CWNP CWSP-207 Exam - Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for CWNP's CWSP-207 exam

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Topic #: 1

You have been recently hired as the wireless network administrator for an organization spread across seven locations. They have deployed more than 100 APs, but they have not been managed in either an automated or manual process for more than 18 months. Given this length of time, what is one of the first things you should evaluate from a security perspective?

AThe channel widths configured

BThe channels in use

CThe VLANs in use

DThe firmware revision

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by Dawne at Dec 06, 2024, 03:41 PM

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Jaime

6 months ago

Not sure if firmware is the only issue, what about VLANs?

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Nan

6 months ago

Agree, firmware should be top priority for security.

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Paulina

6 months ago

Surprised they haven't updated the firmware in so long!

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Daniel

7 months ago

I think the channels in use are more critical.

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Page

7 months ago

Definitely check the firmware revision first!

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Ahmad

7 months ago

I think the channel widths could be relevant, but I feel like firmware revision is more critical given the time since the last management.

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Emogene

7 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and it was about evaluating VLANs for security. That might be worth considering as well.

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Daniel

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the channels in use could be a big deal too, especially if there are any overlaps or interference.

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Daron

8 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of firmware updates in class, so I think checking the firmware revision might be crucial.

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Aleta

8 months ago

Firmware revision, for sure. That's got to be the first thing to look at when you inherit a network that's been neglected for that long. Gotta make sure those APs are patched up.

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Roxanne

8 months ago

Okay, I think I know how I'd approach this. The key thing is that the APs haven't been managed in a long time, so I'd want to check the firmware revisions to make sure there aren't any known vulnerabilities.

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Christiane

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. There are a few different security aspects I could focus on. I might try to evaluate the channels in use first, just to get a sense of the overall wireless environment.

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Katlyn

8 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward security question. I'd start by looking at the firmware revisions on the APs to see if they're up-to-date.

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Tran

1 year ago

Channel widths? Are you kidding me? With that level of neglect, I'd be more worried about whether the APs are still even broadcasting on the right planet!

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Denny

11 months ago

C) The VLANs in use

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Mona

11 months ago

B) The channels in use

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Gilma

12 months ago

A) The channel widths configured

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Derrick

1 year ago

Hmm, firmware revision, eh? Well, I guess the IT team there has been asleep at the wheel for the past 18 months. Sounds like they need to start by updating their coffee machine before they tackle the wireless network!

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Tyra

11 months ago

C) The VLANs in use

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Kiley

12 months ago

B) The channels in use

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Cristy

1 year ago

A) The channel widths configured

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Vallie

1 year ago

The VLANs in use, hands down. Those unmanaged APs could be connected to all sorts of random VLANs, possibly even giving unauthorized users access to sensitive areas of the network. Gotta lock that down ASAP.

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Tamekia

11 months ago

True, but we should also look at the channels in use to avoid interference and optimize performance.

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Brittni

11 months ago

I think checking the firmware revision is also important to ensure any known vulnerabilities are patched.

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Leota

12 months ago

Definitely agree, VLANs are a top priority for security.

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Huey

1 year ago

I'd go with the channels in use. Rogue APs and interference can be a real problem, so I'd want to do a full spectrum analysis and see what's going on across the wireless environment.

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Dell

11 months ago

D) The firmware revision

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Merissa

12 months ago

C) The VLANs in use

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Jolene

1 year ago

B) The channels in use

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Kaycee

1 year ago

A) The channel widths configured

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Stephaine

1 year ago

Definitely the firmware revision! With those APs left unmanaged for so long, they're probably running outdated firmware full of security vulnerabilities. Better check that first before anything else.

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Launa

1 year ago

Definitely the firmware revision! With those APs left unmanaged for so long, they're probably running outdated firmware full of security vulnerabilities. Better check that first before anything else.

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