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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?

  • 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
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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cyberjesus49
Highly Voted 3 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: B
I think I know why its B... they mentioned "a high-rise building" which is a sky scrapper. with that kinda height there could be radio waves interference or distance of the AP from connected users causing intermittent connection. and EIRP is Equivalent isotropic radiated power, EIRP, is the total radiated power from a transmitter antenna times the numerical directivity of the antenna in the direction of the receiver. remember its a high rise building there could be huge distance from AP to connected user which can also cause the on and off connection. the AP EIRP needs to be boosted to distribute signals to distant connected users
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alwaysrollin247
2 years, 5 months ago
It also says it's a SMALL office located in a high rise. Boosting the signal wouldn't help here unless a user connected to multiple networks throughout the building. A wireless device doesn't just drop its connection to attempt to connect to a stronger network it has never connected to before. A low AP association time on the other hand, would be an issue with multiple APs in a SMALL office.
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RobV
2 years ago
Answer is C. Several APs in the Small office is the issue, High rise is a distraction and irrelevant
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2 years ago
Or they could lay down cables extend the wifi using wall jack and a router.
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extrarefe
1 year, 3 months ago
that is the solution. it is asking what is the CAUSE so its C not b.
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JJay99
Most Recent 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
High rise is not a distraction, it is the reason why C is the answer because in a high rise there are other tenants in the building causing multiple wifi to overlap in the same channel.
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TERABAPP
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
overlap makes sense
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Kell24
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Key words Several APs are mounted in this office
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beerbisceps1
7 months, 3 weeks ago
I think it's C. it's not B because its a small office and has several APs mounted. Channel overlapping is likely the cause.
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Le081
8 months ago
Selected Answer: C
The most likely cause of the frequent disconnections and reconnections in a high-rise building with multiple APs is channel overlap. In densely populated areas, such as high-rise buildings, multiple wireless networks can interfere with each other if they are operating on the same or overlapping channels12. To mitigate this issue, the technician can: Adjust Channel Settings: Ensure that the APs are set to non-overlapping channels (e.g., channels 1, 6, and 11 for 2.4 GHz). Perform a Site Survey: Use a wireless analyzer to identify the least congested channels and adjust the APs accordingly. Reduce Transmit Power: Lower the transmit power of the APs to minimize interference with neighboring networks.
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Chinwa1
8 months, 1 week ago
C is the correct answer
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za_ck
9 months ago
Correct answer is C In a high-rise building with multiple Access Points (APs), frequent disconnections and reconnections are often caused by *channel interference*. This can occur when multiple APs are using overlapping or the same wireless channels, which can lead to interference and poor connectivity. Here’s a more detailed explanation of why channel interference is likely the most common issue in this scenario: Channel Overlap: In a high-rise environment, multiple APs are typically required to provide coverage. If these APs are configured to use overlapping or the same channels, their signals can interfere with each other. This interference can cause devices to experience intermittent connectivity problems as they struggle to maintain a stable connection.
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fufujenai
11 months, 3 weeks ago
C. It’s a small, singular office inside a building. There are, more than likely, other offices inside the building. I’m sure they’re running their own APs
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stanislaus450
1 year ago
Selected Answer: C
The symptoms described suggest interference or congestion issues in the wireless network environment. Given that several access points (APs) are mounted in the office, the most likely cause of the frequent disconnections and reconnects is: C. Channel overlap is occurring Channel overlap happens when adjacent wireless access points use overlapping frequency channels. This can lead to interference and reduced performance, causing devices to disconnect and reconnect frequently as they try to find a clear channel or a stronger signal. Therefore, option C, channel overlap, is the most likely cause of the reported wireless connectivity issue in the small office located in a high-rise building with multiple APs.
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Dean1065
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Channel overlap is occurring. If you have two device with the same channel and close to one and other, you device will drop from one AP to the other. as well as having channels over lapping the devices will fight with one and other.
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sigmarseifer
1 year, 4 months ago
C. Channel overlap is occurring: In environments where multiple APs are used, especially in close proximity such as in a small office in a high-rise building, channel overlap can cause interference. This is because multiple APs may be broadcasting on the same or adjacent channels, leading to signal interference. This interference can cause devices to disconnect from one AP and attempt to reconnect to another that may appear to have a stronger signal momentarily.
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loma33
1 year, 5 months ago
C. Channel overlap is occurring In a scenario where multiple access points (APs) are installed in close proximity, channel overlap can be a significant issue. Channel overlap occurs when neighboring APs are using the same or overlapping frequency channels. This can lead to interference and signal degradation, resulting in frequent disconnections and reconnects for wireless devices.
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Mehsotopes
1 year, 5 months ago
Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) is the maximum power radiated from an ideal isotropic antenna giving off dBi. Using a spectrometer, you want to ensure the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) on your device is between 0 to -100 (-30 being ideally close) dBm. Current signal strength could be disconnecting from signal attenuation that occurs at high altitudes.
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I_Know_Everything_KY
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Vertical overlap between AP's is causing the issue.
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Coolwolf
1 year, 6 months ago
Chatgpt says the answer is C The frequent disconnects in a high-rise building with multiple access points (APs) could be due to interference or signal overlap between APs. Adjusting channels and ensuring proper spacing between APs might help resolve the connectivity issue.
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comeragh
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
I agree with C. "Several APs are mounted in this office"
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