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After a technician updated the wireless APs to 5GHz, users report they have degraded Wi-Fi performance. The technician tests for interference but finds none. Which of the following should the technici
The correct answer is D. Add more access points for better coverage.. After upgrading wireless APs to 5GHz and experiencing degraded Wi-Fi performance without interference, the most likely issue is reduced signal coverage. The 5GHz frequency band has a shorter effective range and less wall penetration compared to 2.4GHz, necessitating the deploymen
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After a technician updated the wireless APs to 5GHz, users report they have degraded Wi-Fi performance. The technician tests for interference but finds none. Which of the following should the technician do next?
Options
- ASelect a different channel.
- BSwitch the Wi-Fi back to the 2.4GHz frequency.
- CUpgrade the wireless drivers on the users' devices.
- DAdd more access points for better coverage.
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A14% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C7% (2)
- D76% (22)
Why each option
After upgrading wireless APs to 5GHz and experiencing degraded Wi-Fi performance without interference, the most likely issue is reduced signal coverage. The 5GHz frequency band has a shorter effective range and less wall penetration compared to 2.4GHz, necessitating the deployment of more access points to maintain adequate signal strength across the area.
Selecting a different channel is typically done to mitigate interference, which the technician already ruled out as a cause.
Switching back to the 2.4GHz frequency would likely restore coverage but would negate the intended upgrade benefit of 5GHz's higher potential speeds and capacity.
Upgrading wireless drivers on user devices is a general troubleshooting step that might help with connection stability or feature support, but it wouldn't fundamentally address a widespread issue of degraded performance across multiple users due to 5GHz signal characteristics.
The 5GHz frequency band offers higher speeds but has a shorter range and poorer wall penetration compared to 2.4GHz, so if users report degraded performance without interference, adding more access points is necessary to provide adequate coverage for the 5GHz signal throughout the area.
Concept tested: Wireless network characteristics (2.4GHz vs 5GHz) and coverage
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