CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 468

A company installed WAPs and deployed new laptops and docking stations to all employees. The docking stations are connected via LAN cables. Users are now reporting degraded network service. The IT department has determined that the WAP mesh network is experiencing a higher than anticipated amount of traffic. Which of the following would be the most efficient way to ensure the wireless network can support the expected number of wireless users?

Answer options

• A. Replacing non-mobile users' laptops with wired desktop systems
• B. Increasing the wireless network adapter metric
• C. Adding wireless repeaters throughout the building
• D. Upgrading the current mesh network to support the 802.11n specification

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Upgrading the current mesh network to support the 802.11n specification is the most efficient solution as it allows for greater bandwidth and improved performance for multiple users. The other options either do not address the wireless capacity issue directly, such as replacing laptops with desktops or increasing adapter metrics, or are less effective than upgrading the network, like adding repeaters which may not sufficiently alleviate the traffic problem.