CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 211

A technician is installing a new SOHO wireless router and wants to ensure it is using the latest feature set and is secure. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?

Answer options

• A. Change the default SSID
• B. Enable MAC filtering
• C. Update the firmware
• D. Set encryption

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The technician should update the firmware first because it ensures that the router has the latest security features and fixes. Changing the default SSID, enabling MAC filtering, and setting encryption are important but should follow the firmware update to ensure the router's security is up to date.