Wireless Network Connection Issue

The Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) tablet cannot connect to the wireless network from the corner office.

A network technician verified the tablet can connect to the wireless network in other areas of the building.

The distance between the office and the 802.11ac WAP is 150ft (46m), and there are a few cubicles in between.

Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the tablet not connecting?

A.

Absorption

B.

Reflection

C.

Distance

D.

Refraction

E.

Attenuation.

C.

The most likely cause of the CEO's tablet not being able to connect to the wireless network from the corner office is the distance between the office and the 802.11ac WAP (Wireless Access Point).

Wireless signals lose strength as they travel through the air and are affected by various environmental factors, including distance, interference, and obstacles.

In this scenario, the distance between the CEO's office and the WAP is 150ft (46m), and there are cubicles in between. This distance can cause attenuation, which is the reduction in signal strength as the signal travels over a distance.

Cubicles and other physical obstacles can also cause attenuation by blocking or absorbing the wireless signal. However, in this scenario, the network technician has verified that the tablet can connect to the wireless network in other areas of the building, suggesting that absorption or blockage by physical obstacles is not the issue.

Reflection and refraction are also unlikely causes of the tablet not connecting in this scenario, as these phenomena typically occur with wireless signals bouncing off or passing through large, dense objects, such as buildings or mountains.

In summary, the most likely cause of the CEO's tablet not connecting to the wireless network from the corner office is the distance between the office and the WAP, causing attenuation and a reduction in signal strength.