CWAP: Certified Wireless Analysis Professional v402 — Question 12

You work as an SE for a value-added reseller. A client has an existing deployment of 802.11n Aps and wants to upgrade several BSSs to 802.11ac.
What hardware feature of some enterprise Aps may allow for this without a forklift upgrade?

Answer options

• A. Adding an 802.11ac module to the existing APs
• B. Simply check the Enable 802.11ac checkbox in the web-based configuration interface
• C. Replace the antennas with 802.11ac antennas
• D. Converting the 802.11n radio to an 802.11ac radio through software

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because some enterprise access points have a built-in feature that allows 802.11ac support to be activated via the web interface. Option A is incorrect as adding a module typically involves hardware changes, while option C does not address the core functionality needed for the upgrade. Option D suggests a software solution that is not commonly available for upgrading radio standards.