Case 30-2 Molly has just purchased a router and is setting up a wireless network in her home office. She wants to secure it properly. What is the first step Molly should take when setting up her wireless network?
A) Download eavesdropping software
B) Change the default password
C) Turn off the default encryption
D) Configure a hardware firewall

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The first step Molly should take when setting up her wireless network is to change the default password. This will prevent unauthorized access to the router and network. Downloading eavesdropping software, turning off default encryption or configuring a hardware firewall are not the first steps to securing a wireless network.

Case 30-2 Molly Has Just Purchased a Router and Is