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Numerous vendors implemented a feature in routers and access points that allows for automatically moving wireless clients between 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequencies based on user density and the distance f

The correct answer is D. Band steering. The feature that automatically directs wireless clients between 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands based on network conditions is known as band steering. This optimizes client performance and network efficiency by leveraging both frequency bands.

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Question

Numerous vendors implemented a feature in routers and access points that allows for automatically moving wireless clients between 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequencies based on user density and the distance from the wireless equipment. Which of the following describes this feature?

Options

  • AChannel selection
  • BNear-field communication
  • CPropagation
  • DBand steering

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    91% (20)

Why each option

The feature that automatically directs wireless clients between 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands based on network conditions is known as band steering. This optimizes client performance and network efficiency by leveraging both frequency bands.

AChannel selection

Channel selection is the process of choosing the optimal channel within a frequency band to minimize interference, not automatically moving clients between different frequency bands.

BNear-field communication

Near-field communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless technology used for data exchange between devices in close proximity, unrelated to Wi-Fi band management.

CPropagation

Propagation refers to how radio waves travel through a medium, which is a fundamental principle of wireless communication, not a feature for automatic client band management.

DBand steeringCorrect

Band steering is a Wi-Fi technology implemented in access points that encourages dual-band clients to connect to the less congested or faster 5.0GHz band when feasible. It operates by temporarily ignoring client association requests on one band to prompt the client to try the other, optimizing client experience and balancing network load.

Concept tested: Wi-Fi band steering technology

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/b_Band_Select_Deployment_Guide/b_Band_Select_Deployment_Guide_chapter_01.html

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#Band steering#Wireless networking#Wi-Fi frequencies#Access Point features

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