Prevent Home Network Hacking: Wireless Router Configuration Quiz

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What is a significant security concern related to Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)?

Limited device compatibility and frequent network interruptions
Incompatibility with home office networks
Lack of device authentication and multiple security vulnerabilities (correct)
Complex configuration process and slow network performance

What is the purpose of a demilitarized zone (DMZ) in a network?

To provide services to an untrusted network while protecting the internal network from attacks (correct)
To enhance network performance and reduce latency
To isolate the internal network from external traffic
To restrict access to specific network services

Why is it recommended to disable UPnP in home and small office wireless routers?

Due to its inherent security vulnerabilities and lack of device authentication (correct)
To prevent unauthorized access to the network configuration
To improve network speed and reduce latency
To simplify network management and enhance device compatibility

What is the primary function of a firewall in relation to a DMZ?

To manage traffic to and from the DMZ, protecting the internal network (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of whitelisting in network security?

To allow specific approved IP addresses into the network (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does whitelisting differ from blacklisting in network security?

Whitelisting allows only approved IP addresses, while blacklisting blocks specific IP addresses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of using whitelisting or blacklisting for network security?

It can become burdensome to manage as the number of IP addresses increases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative solution to whitelisting and blacklisting for network security?

Parental control software and content filters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting up a DMZ on a wireless router?

To forward all traffic from the internet to a specific IP address or MAC address (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with setting up a DMZ on a wireless router?

Exposed to potential attacks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of port forwarding on a wireless router?

Directing traffic between devices on separate networks (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does port triggering enable data forwarding?

Based on designated port ranges used to make outbound requests (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does MAC address filtering specify on a network?

Allowed or blocked MAC addresses for sending data (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can the MAC address for a Windows computer be found?

Using the ipconfig /all command (A) Signup and view all the answers

What challenge is associated with manually configuring multiple MAC addresses for devices?

Overwhelming task (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the maintenance of MAC addresses challenging?

New devices may be added to the network at any time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can hardware firewalls be used for in a LAN?

Block TCP and UDP ports to prevent unauthorized access (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do port numbers associated with specific services determine?

Which traffic is sent to the LAN (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the association between port forwarding and specific devices on the network?

Port forwarding is enabled for specific port numbers associated with specific devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenarios is port triggering used for data forwarding?

For gaming and chat applications (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Wireless Router Configuration and Security Measures

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) can be set up on a wireless router to forward all traffic from the internet to a specific IP address or MAC address.
This allows devices such as servers, game machines, or web cameras to be accessed by anyone, but they are exposed to potential attacks and should have firewall software installed.
Port forwarding is a rule-based method of directing traffic between devices on separate networks, allowing specific programs and applications to communicate with devices on different networks.
Port triggering enables the temporary forwarding of data through inbound ports to a specific device, based on designated port ranges used to make outbound requests.
MAC address filtering specifies which device MAC addresses are allowed to or blocked from sending data on a network, and many wireless routers only provide the option of allowing or blocking MAC addresses, not both.
The MAC address for a Windows computer can be found using the ipconfig /all command, while it may be labeled differently on other devices such as iPhones and Androids.
Devices like PlayStation 4 and Windows PCs may have multiple MAC addresses for different network connections, and manually configuring multiple MAC addresses can be overwhelming.
New devices may be added to the network at any time, making manual entry and maintenance of MAC addresses challenging.
Hardware firewalls can be used to block TCP and UDP ports to prevent unauthorized access in and out of a LAN, but specific ports may need to be opened for certain programs and applications to communicate with devices on different networks.
Port numbers are associated with specific services, such as FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and POP3, and the rules determine which traffic is sent to the LAN.
Port forwarding is enabled for specific port numbers, such as port 80 associated with HTTP, and is associated with specific devices on the network, such as a web server with the IPv4 address 10.10.10.50.
Port triggering allows data forwarding based on designated port ranges used to make outbound requests, for example, for gaming and chat applications.