A network administrator is configuring a WLAN. Why would the administrator disable the broadcast feature for the SSID?
- to reduce the risk of interference by external devices such as microwave ovens
- to reduce the risk of unauthorized APs being added to the network
- to provide privacy and integrity to wireless traffic by using encryption
- to eliminate outsiders scanning for available SSIDs in the area
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Answers Explanation & Hints: The administrator would disable the broadcast feature for the SSID to eliminate outsiders scanning for available SSIDs in the area.
By default, the SSID (Service Set Identifier) of a WLAN is broadcast in the beacon frames that are periodically transmitted by the access point (AP). This allows wireless clients to discover and join the network. However, this also makes the network vulnerable to attacks by unauthorized devices that can easily detect the SSID and attempt to connect to the network.
Disabling the broadcast of the SSID helps to increase the security of the WLAN by making it more difficult for attackers to find the network. Wireless clients will need to manually configure the SSID to connect to the network, which makes it more difficult for attackers to gain access. However, this may make it slightly more difficult for legitimate users to connect to the WLAN, as they will need to know the SSID in order to connect.