Which best describes the effect of giving unauthorized users access to a local WLAN?

• A. They must connect through a VPN.
• B. They can access only the guest network.
• C. They are on the local network.
• D. They are blocked by security.

Answer: (C)

When a device connects to a wireless LAN, it becomes part of the local network. If unauthorized users are allowed onto that WLAN, they effectively join the LAN and can interact with other devices on the same subnet unless there’s segmentation or access controls in place. The WLAN itself is the entry to the local network, so the default outcome is that they are on the local network. VPNs or guest-only access depend on specific configurations like remote tunneling or dedicated guest VLANs, which are not assumed by simply giving WLAN access.