Meet Customer's Requirements

A technician set up a new SOHO network recently.

The installed router has four Ethernet ports, however, the customer has seven devices that need wired connections.

Which of the following should the technician do to BEST meet the customer's requirements?

A.

Install a six-port switch.

B.

Configure port forwarding on the router.

C.

Install WAPs near the devices.

D.

Configure the switchports as EtherChannel ports.

A.

Option A is the correct answer. The technician should install a six-port switch to meet the customer's requirements. A switch is a network device that connects devices on a network, allowing them to communicate with each other. By adding a switch to the router, the technician can expand the number of available Ethernet ports and provide wired connections to all seven devices.

Option B, configuring port forwarding on the router, is not a solution to the problem. Port forwarding is used to allow incoming traffic from the internet to reach a specific device on the network. It does not help to expand the number of available Ethernet ports.

Option C, installing WAPs (Wireless Access Points) near the devices, is also not a solution to the problem. WAPs are used to provide wireless connectivity to devices, but the question specifically states that the customer needs wired connections.

Option D, configuring switchports as EtherChannel ports, is not necessary in this scenario. EtherChannel is a technology that allows multiple physical connections between switches to be combined into a single logical connection, increasing bandwidth and providing redundancy. However, in this case, a single switch with sufficient ports will meet the customer's requirements, and EtherChannel is not necessary.

Therefore, Option A is the best solution to meet the customer's requirements. The technician should install a six-port switch to expand the number of available Ethernet ports and provide wired connections to all seven devices.