CompTIA
220-802 · Question #293
A technician has upgraded an internal WiFi card on a laptop and now the signal power to connect to a WAP is low. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?
The correct answer is D. One of the antenna wires is unplugged. Check to see if the WIFI antenna wire is plugged. If it is not plugged, the signal power will be low.
Hardware and network troubleshooting
Question
A technician has upgraded an internal WiFi card on a laptop and now the signal power to connect to a WAP is low. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?
Options
- AWIFI card drivers are not installed.
- BThe laptop's memory is faulty.
- CThe laptop's battery is dead.
- DOne of the antenna wires is unplugged.
How the community answered
(20 responses)- C5% (1)
- D95% (19)
Explanation
Check to see if the WIFI antenna wire is plugged. If it is not plugged, the signal power will be low.
Topics
#laptop WiFi#antenna cable#wireless NIC upgrade#signal strength
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