CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 389

A wireless network is set up in a mesh configuration that has experienced recent growth. Some of the access points are four hops away in the mesh network.
Users at these access points are reporting slow download speeds despite being the sole users on the access point. Which of the following would BEST resolve this issue?

Answer options

• A. Add more access points to the mesh network.
• B. Increase transmit power levels on the access points.
• C. Physically connect more access points.
• D. Change the antenna type on the WAPs.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Connecting access points physically reduces the number of hops data must travel, which can significantly enhance performance and speed. Adding more access points may not resolve the issue if the existing ones are too far apart; increasing transmit power could lead to interference; and changing antenna types might not directly address the distance-related latency.