220-1101 · Question #511
The Wi-Fi network in the office is experiencing slow connection speeds. Which of the following should the technician check first on the access point?
The correct answer is A. Transmit power settings. Transmit power settings directly control how strongly the access point broadcasts its signal. If the power is set too low, devices will receive a weak signal and experience slow speeds; if set too high, it can cause interference with neighboring access points on the same or overl
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The Wi-Fi network in the office is experiencing slow connection speeds. Which of the following should the technician check first on the access point?
Options
- ATransmit power settings
- BSecurity settings
- CFirmware version
- DLocation
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A80% (20)
- B12% (3)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Transmit power settings directly control how strongly the access point broadcasts its signal. If the power is set too low, devices will receive a weak signal and experience slow speeds; if set too high, it can cause interference with neighboring access points on the same or overlapping channels. Checking transmit power is the first logical step because it is the most direct hardware-level cause of slow Wi-Fi speeds and is quick to verify and adjust. Security settings affect authentication, not throughput. Firmware updates can help but are a secondary step. Location is a physical consideration that would typically be addressed during initial installation.
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