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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Rosendo

13 hours ago

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

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Louis

6 days ago

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

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Shaun

11 days ago

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

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Dean

16 days 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

21 days ago

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

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Cristy

26 days ago

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

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Laine

1 month ago

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

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Gail

1 month 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I feel like WEP is outdated and doesn't help with bandwidth at all.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

1 month 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

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

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Merlyn

2 months ago

Disabling SSID broadcast can help a bit.

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Johana

3 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

3 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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Amber

3 months ago

I think disabling SSID broadcast could help free up bandwidth, but I'm not sure if that's the best option. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Ivory

2 months ago

Disabling SSID broadcast sounds reasonable.

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Avery

3 months ago

A switch can definitely improve performance.

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