A network technician is installing a new SOHO wireless router for a client. After configuring and securing the wireless network, the technician begins hardening the wireless router. Which of the following should the network technician do FIRST?
A) Enable content filtering
B) Back up the configuration of the device.
C) Configure an ACL for managing the device.
D) Filter MAC addresses.

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Backing up the configuration of the device should be the first step in hardening a wireless router, as it allows the technician to restore the router to a known good state in the event of a misconfiguration or security breach.

A Network Technician Is Installing a New SOHO Wireless Router