GIAC GPEN Exam - Topic 3 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GPEN exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following methods will free up bandwidth in a Wireless LAN (WLAN)?

AImplement WEP.

BDisabling SSID broadcast.

CChange hub with switch.

DDeploying a powerful antenna.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ria at Nov 20, 2025, 09:41 PM

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Yan

1 month ago

Overall, B is the most effective for bandwidth management.

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Filiberto

2 months ago

D sounds interesting, but it doesn't really free up bandwidth.

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Vesta

2 months ago

C could work too. Switching to a hub can improve efficiency.

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Celestina

2 months ago

A is not a good option. WEP is outdated and insecure.

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Sue

2 months ago

I agree, B makes sense. Less visibility means less interference.

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Cherrie

2 months ago

WEP? Really? That won't help at all!

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Lavonna

2 months ago

Wait, deploying a powerful antenna actually helps with bandwidth?

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Delsie

3 months ago

Changing a hub to a switch is a solid move!

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Rosendo

3 months ago

I disagree, it doesn't really free up bandwidth.

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Louis

3 months ago

D) A powerful antenna? More like a powerful distraction from the real solution.

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Shaun

4 months ago

B) Disabling SSID broadcast is the correct answer. Gotta keep that network under wraps, you know?

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Dean

4 months ago

C) Change hub with switch? Haha, that's like trying to put a square peg in a round hole.

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Janet

4 months ago

A) Implement WEP? Really? That's so 2005. Let's move on to better security protocols.

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Cristy

4 months ago

D) Deploying a powerful antenna sounds like a great idea. More power, more speed!

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Laine

4 months ago

B) Disabling SSID broadcast is the way to go. Saves bandwidth and keeps the network more secure.

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Gail

4 months ago

I feel like WEP is outdated and doesn't help with bandwidth at all. I think it’s more about security than performance.

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Nadine

5 months ago

Deploying a powerful antenna seems like it would increase coverage, but does it really free up bandwidth? I’m a bit confused on that.

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Lindsay

5 months ago

I remember a practice question about switches improving performance, but I can't recall if changing a hub to a switch directly affects bandwidth in WLAN.

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Erasmo

5 months ago

Deploying a powerful antenna seems like it could increase the range and coverage, but I'm not sure if that would directly free up bandwidth. I'll have to think about the underlying principles here.

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Jeannetta

5 months ago

Changing from a hub to a switch seems like it could improve performance, but I'm not sure if that's the right answer here. I'll need to consider the other options as well.

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Elvis

5 months ago

I think B is the best choice. Disabling SSID broadcast can help reduce unnecessary traffic.

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Merlyn

6 months ago

Disabling SSID broadcast can help a bit.

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Johana

6 months ago

I think disabling SSID broadcast might help with security, but I'm not sure if it actually frees up bandwidth.

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Pearline

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know WEP isn't the best security option, but would it really free up bandwidth? I'll have to review my notes on WLAN optimization.

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