CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 35

A technician is troubleshooting a wireless connectivity issue in a small office located in a high-rise building. Several APs are mounted in this office. The users report that the network connections frequently disconnect and reconnect throughout the day. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Answer options

• A. The AP association time is set too low
• B. EIRP needs to be boosted
• C. Channel overlap is occurring
• D. The RSSI is misreported

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The most likely cause of the frequent disconnections is channel overlap, which can lead to interference between APs. The other options, while potentially contributing factors, do not directly address the issue of disconnections caused by overlapping channels that affect connectivity. Adjusting the AP association time, boosting EIRP, or correcting RSSI reporting may help, but they are less likely to be the root cause in this scenario.