Exam 20: Managing and Securing Your Wireless Network

The ________ is the name that uniquely identifies a network.

Which device might you use to improve your Wi-Fi signal without using a cable to connect to the router?

Periodically applying ________ upgrades fixes known problems in the ROM of a router or other networking devices.

Connecting to a network without the owner's consent is known as ________.

Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be an obstacle for a wireless network?

As your wirelessly connected device moves further away from the wireless router, what happens to the signal?

Connecting to a wireless network without the owner's permission is known as ________.

A(n) ________ is a hardware or software solution that helps protect your network.

Match each of the following terms to their best definitions: I. SSID II. WEP III. access point IV. firmware V. range extender A. device to improve wireless signal requiring an ethernet cable B. device to improve wireless signal without additional cables C. network name D. system software stored in ROM of hardware devices E. security protocol

A ________ would be a good device to install if you need a wireless solution to improve a weak Wi-Fi signal in an area far from the router your home.

Installing a(n) ________ is the first step in securing your network from unwanted intruders.

Which of the following is NOT an encryption security protocol?

Changing the ________ from the default name given by the manufacturer can make it more difficult for hackers to access your network.

What would the consequences be to you if your neighbors in an apartment complex inadvertently piggyback on your wireless network, even if they did nothing malicious?

A(n) ________ is a wireless connectivity device that is connected with a wire to the router and extends a Wi-Fi signal in a designated area.