CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 586

A network administrator is working to configure a new device to provide Layer 2 connectivity to various endpoints including several WAPs. Which of the following devices will the administrator MOST likely configure?

Answer options

• A. WLAN controller
• B. Cable modem
• C. Load balancer
• D. Switch
• E. Hub

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Switch, because it operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model, facilitating communication between multiple devices on the same network. Options A, B, C, and E do not primarily provide Layer 2 connectivity; for example, a WLAN controller is used for managing WAPs rather than connecting them directly, while a cable modem connects to the internet and not directly to local devices.