A network administrator is setting up a wireless network in a busy corporate office with numerous other wireless networks. The administrator wants to make sure the new network can be easily identified by staff while ensuring it is configured securely. What is the best practice when naming this new network?
Retain the default SSID provided by the wireless hardware manufacturer.
Create a descriptive and unique SSID that pertains to the company or department.
Include specific department details in the SSID to clearly indicate its intended users.
Use a generic name such as 'wireless' to prevent confusion.
The correct answer is to create a descriptive and unique SSID that relates to the company or its department. A descriptive and unique SSID can help users easily identify their specific network while minimizing the chances of connecting to nearby networks with similar SSIDs. On the other hand, using generic names can lead to confusion, and overly revealing SSIDs may expose the network to potential security threats. Using the default SSID is not advisable as it could indicate the hardware being used, potentially aiding attackers. Including too much detail like specific department names in populous areas might give away internal organizational structure unnecessarily.
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