An engineer is conducting a Layer 2 site survey.
Which type of client must the engineer match to the survey?
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In a Layer 2 site survey, the engineer is assessing the wireless network's performance at Layer 2, which means they are evaluating the data link layer of the OSI model. This involves analyzing the behavior of wireless clients in the network and how they interact with the access points (APs) to which they are associated.
To match the client to the survey, the engineer should choose a client that represents the average or typical client that will be using the network. This is typically referred to as a "normal client." The normal client should have the same type of wireless NIC (network interface card) as the majority of clients that will be using the network.
The reason for choosing a normal client is to obtain a realistic assessment of the network's performance for most users. If the engineer were to use the best client available, they would obtain an overly optimistic view of the network's performance, and if they were to use the worst client available, they would obtain an overly pessimistic view.
The phone client option is not a good choice because it does not provide the same level of functionality as a normal client. Phone clients may have different radio capabilities and power management features that could skew the results of the survey.
In summary, the engineer should choose a normal client that represents the majority of clients using the network for a Layer 2 site survey.