22 Questions
Which port on a home router facilitates Internet access?
WAN port
Where is the ideal physical placement for a home router?
Near the minimum point of entry for the service provider’s cabling
What is the purpose of changing the SSID on a home router?
To hide personal information
What is the recommended encryption option for a home router?
WPA3
What functions does a small office home office (SOHO) LAN appliance combine?
Internet router, DSL/cable modem, Ethernet switch, and Wi-Fi access point
What is the purpose of disabling guest access on a home router?
To secure the network
Why can't a home router be locked in a cabinet?
To protect the wireless signal
Which type of port is used for a full fiber connection on a home router?
RJ45
What color are the LAN ports on a home router usually coded as?
Yellow
Why should the firmware and driver for a home router be kept up to date?
To fix security holes
Which type of filtering determines whether remote hosts can connect to given TCP/UDP ports on internal hosts?
Inbound filtering
What is the default setting for inbound ports on a home router?
All inbound ports are blocked
What does content filtering on a firewall involve?
Curating reputation databases to block malicious content
What does port forwarding on a home router allow?
All of the above
Which feature of a router is often referred to as port mapping?
Port forwarding
What is the purpose of port triggering?
To set up applications that require more than one port
What is one of the basic principles of hardened configuration for a home router?
To disable all unused ports
What is the purpose of Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) in relation to port forwarding?
To automatically configure the firewall for services that require complex configuration
Which of the following is a recommended security measure when using UPnP?
Regularly update router firmware
What is the purpose of a screened subnet in a network configuration?
To establish a more secure network
What does the term 'DMZ' typically refer to in the context of a home router?
A computer on the LAN configured to receive communications for any unforwarded ports
What is the main purpose of a home router's firewall?
To screen the local network
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