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Which security measure uses a list of permitted hardware addresses to control access to a wireless network?.
- A.WPA2 encryption
- B.SSID broadcast disabling
- C.MAC address allow list
- D.CSMA/CA
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What a good answer should say
- MAC address allow list
Explanation
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A MAC address allow list contains the MAC addresses of devices that are permitted to connect. WPA or WPA2 protects transmitted data using strong encryption, while disabling SSID broadcast hides the network name from normal broadcasts.
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