Wireless Interference

Wireless users have been experiencing connectivity problems.

Investigation shows neighboring wireless appliances, which are not connected to the network, have been on the same 5GHz frequency to communicate.

Which of the following wireless performance problem concepts defines this issue?

A.

Interference

B.

Distance limitation

C.

Signal-to-noise ratio

D.

Absorption.

A.

The correct answer is A. Interference.

Interference occurs when a wireless signal is disrupted or degraded by the presence of other signals or devices. In this case, the neighboring wireless appliances are operating on the same frequency as the network, causing interference and resulting in connectivity problems for wireless users.

Wireless networks use radio waves to transmit data, and different devices and signals can operate on the same frequencies, causing interference. Interference can also be caused by physical obstructions, such as walls or metal objects, which can block or weaken wireless signals.

To address interference issues, network administrators can change the frequency or channel on which the network operates, adjust the power settings of access points, or implement additional access points to improve coverage.

Distance limitation refers to the maximum distance over which a wireless signal can be transmitted before it becomes too weak to be received. Signal-to-noise ratio refers to the ratio of desired signal to unwanted noise in a wireless signal, and absorption refers to the loss of signal strength as it passes through a material such as a wall or other obstacle. These concepts are not directly relevant to the issue described in the question.