Which of the following would Pete, a security administrator, do to limit a wireless signal from penetrating the exterior walls?

A.
Implement TKIP encryption

B.
Consider antenna placement

C.
Disable the SSID broadcast

D.
Disable WPA

Explanation:
Cinderblock walls, metal cabinets, and other barriers can reduce signal strength significantly.
Therefore, antenna placement is critical.
Incorrect Answers:
A: This option deals with encryption, not signal strength.
C: This option would “cloak” the network, not limit its signal strength.
D: This option deals with authentication, not signal strength.

Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Sixth Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp 172, 173, 177, 183.