220-1101 · Question #184
When installing three 2.4GHz access points in close proximity, which of the following channel selections would be BEST?
The correct answer is A. 1, 6, 11. The question asks for the best non-overlapping channel selection when installing three 2.4GHz access points in close proximity.
Question
When installing three 2.4GHz access points in close proximity, which of the following channel selections would be BEST?
Options
- A1, 6, 11
- B2, 3, 9
- C2, 4, 7
- D8, 10, 11
How the community answered
(61 responses)- A74% (45)
- B3% (2)
- C16% (10)
- D7% (4)
Why each option
The question asks for the best non-overlapping channel selection when installing three 2.4GHz access points in close proximity.
In the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band, channels 1, 6, and 11 are the only three non-overlapping channels that are 20MHz wide. Using these channels for access points in close proximity prevents co-channel interference, which ensures optimal wireless performance and stability.
Channels 2, 3, and 9 overlap significantly with adjacent channels (e.g., channel 2 overlaps with 1 and 3, channel 3 overlaps with 1, 2, 4, 5, etc.), causing severe interference.
Channels 2, 4, and 7 also overlap significantly with neighboring channels, leading to high levels of interference and reduced Wi-Fi performance.
Channels 8, 10, and 11 overlap with each other and other standard channels (e.g., 8 with 6, 10 with 6 and 11), creating substantial interference and degrading network quality.
Concept tested: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi channel planning
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