A network support technician takes a call from an office manager who wants to change the wireless security key on the access point in that particular office.
The office manager explains that a label on the access point indicates it has an IP address of 10.0.100.2
Which of the following should the technician use to connect securely to the access point to make the change?
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A. B. C. D.B.
The technician needs to connect securely to the access point to make the change. Based on the information provided, the access point has an IP address of 10.0.100.2. Therefore, the technician should use a secure protocol to connect to it.
A. RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is used to remotely access and control a Windows-based computer. It is not a protocol used to connect to an access point, so option A is incorrect.
B. SSH (Secure Shell) is a secure network protocol that allows secure access to a remote device. It is commonly used to connect to network devices such as routers, switches, and access points. Therefore, option B is a possible correct answer.
C. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used for web traffic. It is not a secure protocol, and it is not commonly used to connect to network devices. Therefore, option C is incorrect.
D. Telnet is a network protocol used to remotely access and manage network devices. However, it is not a secure protocol and sends all data, including passwords, in plain text. Therefore, it is not recommended to use Telnet to connect to network devices. Option D is incorrect.
In summary, the correct answer is B. SSH to 10.0.100.2, as it is a secure protocol commonly used to connect to network devices like an access point.