Cisco IP Phone and Wireless Infrastructure Design Quiz

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Which action helps minimize interference and optimize performance in an 802.11b wireless infrastructure?

Disabling Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

Configuring access points to provide clients with a maximum of 5 Mbps

Allocating non-overlapping channels to nearby access points (correct)

Setting the maximum data rate to 54 Mbps

Why is it important to allocate non-overlapping channels to access points in close physical proximity in an 802.11b wireless infrastructure?

To improve the power efficiency of the access points

To increase the data rate for wireless devices

To minimize interference from other devices operating in the 2.4 GHz band (correct)

To prioritize signal negotiation with attached wireless devices

What is a significant concern when deploying an 802.11b wireless infrastructure in terms of signal quality?

Over-provisioning channels for access points

Signal degradation due to interference from other devices (correct)

Enabling TCP negotiation for all access points

Maximizing data rates for all connected clients

How does allocating non-overlapping channels benefit an 802.11b wireless infrastructure?

It minimizes interference and ensures better performance Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of not allocating non-overlapping channels to nearby access points in an 802.11b wireless infrastructure?

Higher likelihood of signal congestion and interference Signup and view all the answers

How does interference from other devices in the 2.4 GHz band affect the performance of an 802.11b wireless network?

It degrades signal quality and reduces data throughput Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using non-overlapping channels in a wireless network?

To reduce interference between neighboring access points Signup and view all the answers

How does interference affect the optimal performance of a wireless network?

Interference decreases the data transmission speed Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable radio signal strength in a WLAN?

The presence of physical obstacles in the signal path Signup and view all the answers

In the context of 802.11b wireless infrastructure, what is a common misconception about SSIDs?

Each access point in a WLAN broadcasts the same SSID Signup and view all the answers

How does hiding an SSID impact the user experience in a WLAN?

It makes it more challenging for users to connect to the network Signup and view all the answers

What role does the channel width selection play in optimizing a wireless network's performance?

It helps increase data transmission speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of centralized authentication in a wireless network?

Maintaining consistent policies and security for users Signup and view all the answers

How does a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) contribute to roaming in a wireless network?

Seamlessly handing off connections between APs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a LAN switch in a network infrastructure?

Handling wired network traffic efficiently Signup and view all the answers

Which type of IPv6 address must be assigned to a device to ensure it is reachable only from the internal network?

Unique local address Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial requirement for nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels?

Ensuring channels do not overlap in frequency Signup and view all the answers

Which set of nonoverlapping wireless channels is considered standard in the United States?

Channels 1, 6, and 11 Signup and view all the answers

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