A technician is investigating an intermittent connectivity issue that occurs when specific WAPs are turned on. The technician checks into the issue further and finds the WAPs that are having issues share channel five. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?
When multiple wireless access points (WAPs) are configured to operate on the same channel, in this case, channel five, interference is the most likely cause of intermittent connectivity issues. Interference happens because the WAPs are competing for the same frequency, which leads to signal disruption and connectivity problems. Ensuring that WAPs operate on non-overlapping channels (such as 1, 6, and 11 in the 2.4 GHz band) can help mitigate this interference.
1,6,11 channels C is correct
its b.
Interference is causing "intermittent connectivity issue"
An incorrect channel could contribute to signal weakness, but it wouldn't necessarily cause intermittent issues. It would likely lead to more consistent problems like slow speeds or dropped connections.
Wouldn't it be incorrect channels causing interference which results in the intermittent connectivity issues?
Incorrect channel. Whenever access points share channels, it creates issues. Like emilia_088 said, the channels should be separated in a 1-6-11 distance.