A network technician needs to provide better wireless connectivity throughout a SOHO location. Which of the following should the technician deploy to best improve connectivity?

The correct answer is A. Access point. An access point (AP) is specifically designed to extend wireless coverage by connecting to the existing wired network and broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal. Adding one or more APs in a SOHO environment fills dead zones and improves overall coverage without duplicating routing or NAT fu

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AAccess point
BManaged switch
CPoE hub
DWi-Fi router

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A
93% (55)
B
3% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

An access point (AP) is specifically designed to extend wireless coverage by connecting to the existing wired network and broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal. Adding one or more APs in a SOHO environment fills dead zones and improves overall coverage without duplicating routing or NAT functions. A managed switch (B) provides wired network management features but has no wireless capability. A PoE hub (C) is used to supply power over Ethernet but does not improve wireless coverage on its own. A Wi-Fi router (D) combines routing, NAT, and wireless in one device - deploying a second router in an existing network creates complexity (double NAT, IP conflicts) and is not the best solution for simply improving wireless coverage.

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