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Robert, an ISP, was instructed to provide network connectivity to all areas even if some locations are inaccessible to capture direct signals from wireless access points. In this process, Robert used

The correct answer is D. Wireless repeater. A wireless repeater is a wireless network component that takes a signal from one access point and boosts its signal strength to create a new network. A wireless repeater can extend the range of a wireless network by repeating the signal from the original access point. This way, t

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Robert, an ISP, was instructed to provide network connectivity to all areas even if some locations are inaccessible to capture direct signals from wireless access points. In this process, Robert used a wireless network component that takes a signal from one access point and boosts its signal strength to create a new network. Identify the component of the wireless network employed by Robert in the above scenario.

Options

  • AMobile hotspot
  • BWireless bridge
  • CWireless NIC
  • DWireless repeater

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  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    89% (32)

Explanation

A wireless repeater is a wireless network component that takes a signal from one access point and boosts its signal strength to create a new network. A wireless repeater can extend the range of a wireless network by repeating the signal from the original access point. This way, the wireless repeater can provide network connectivity to areas that are inaccessible to capture direct signals from the access point. In the scenario, Robert used a wireless repeater to provide network connectivity to all areas.

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