CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 10

A network technician is investigating an issue with handheld devices in a warehouse. Devices have not been connecting to the nearest APs, but they have been connecting to an AP on the far side of the warehouse. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Answer options

• A. The nearest APs are configured for 802.11g.
• B. An incorrect channel assignment is on the nearest APs.
• C. The power level is too high for the AP on the far side.
• D. Interference exists around the AP on the far side.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because if the power level is too high for the AP on the far side, it can create an overpowering signal that interferes with the connectivity of the nearest APs. Options A and B are less likely as they pertain to configuration issues that would not typically affect connectivity in this manner, while D suggests external interference, which is not the primary cause of devices connecting to a farther AP.