CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 360

A network administrator upgraded the wireless access points and wants to implement a configuration that will give users higher speed and less channel overlap based on device compatibility. Which of the following will accomplish this goal?

Answer options

• A. 802.1X
• B. MIMO
• C. ESSID
• D. Band steering

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Band steering, which directs dual-band capable devices to connect to the less congested 5GHz band, enhancing speed and reducing interference. A. 802.1X is an authentication protocol, not related to speed or channel overlap. B. MIMO improves throughput but does not directly manage channel usage. C. ESSID is for identifying networks and does not impact speed or channel overlap.