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N10-005 · Question #583
N10-005 Question #583: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: 802.11n. 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) provides significantly higher throughput than older wireless standards, making it the correct upgrade choice to resolve slow connection speeds.
Question
An administrator is replacing an existing WAP because the customer is reporting that the connection speeds are too slow. Which of the following should be installed?
Options
- A802.11a
- B802.11b
- C802.11g
- D802.11n
Explanation
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) provides significantly higher throughput than older wireless standards, making it the correct upgrade choice to resolve slow connection speeds.
Common mistakes.
- A. 802.11a operates at 5 GHz with a maximum speed of 54 Mbps, which is slower than 802.11n and would not resolve speed complaints.
- B. 802.11b operates at 2.4 GHz with a maximum speed of only 11 Mbps, the slowest of the listed standards.
- C. 802.11g operates at 2.4 GHz with a maximum speed of 54 Mbps, which is faster than 802.11b but still far slower than 802.11n.
Concept tested. 802.11n wireless standard speed upgrade selection
Reference. https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-n
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