Which of the following actions helps improve the security of a small-office/home-office (SOHO) wireless network by preventing attackers from easily identifying the manufacturer and default credentials of the equipment?
Change the default SSID to a unique, non-identifying network name.
Disable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2/WPA3) encryption so the network is open.
Leave the SSID at its factory-default value.
Increase the wireless access point's transmit power to its maximum setting.
Changing the manufacturer's default Service Set Identifier (SSID) to a unique name reduces information leakage about the router brand and model, making it harder for attackers to leverage lists of default passwords or known device vulnerabilities. Leaving the SSID at its factory default, disabling WPA/WPA2, or simply boosting transmit power do not enhance security and can expose the network to additional risk.
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