CompTIA Exam N10-008 Topic 1 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-008 exam

Question #: 46
Topic #: 1

A network technician is configuring a wireless network that consists of multiple APS for better coverage and allows roaming between the APS. Which of the following types of SSIDs should the technician configure?

ABasic Service Set

BIndependent Basic Service Set

CExtended Service Set

DDistribution System Service

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Suggested Answer: C

An extended service set (ESS) is a type of SSID that allows multiple access points (APs) to share the same SSID and provide seamless roaming for wireless clients. An ESS consists of two or more basic service sets (BSSs), which are individual APs with their own SSIDs. A distribution system (DS), such as a wired Ethernet LAN, connects the BSSs and enables data transfer between them. A wireless client can associate with any AP in the ESS and move from one BSS to another without losing connectivity or reauthenticating.

CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Exam Objectives, page 51

CompTIA Network+ Cert Guide: Wireless Networking, page 12

by Tyra at Feb 11, 2024, 04:12 PM

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Jina

6 months ago

True, Basic Service Set is used for single access point networks.

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Elza

6 months ago

But isn't Basic Service Set also an option for better coverage?

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Stephen

7 months ago

I agree. Extended Service Set allows for roaming between APS.

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Fletcher

7 months ago

I think the technician should configure Extended Service Set.

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Rima

8 months ago

Yeah, that makes sense. ESS is the way to go for a wireless network with roaming capabilities. The other options wouldn't really work for that scenario.

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Avery

8 months ago

C) Extended Service Set

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Hollis

8 months ago

B) Independent Basic Service Set

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Shawnda

8 months ago

A) Basic Service Set

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Iluminada

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is Extended Service Set (ESS). That's the one that connects multiple APs to form a single logical network, right?

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Karol

8 months ago

Okay, so we're looking for the type of SSID that allows roaming between multiple APs. That narrows it down a bit.

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Jettie

8 months ago

Hmm, this question is a tricky one. I've encountered these wireless network concepts before, but they can be a bit confusing. Let me think this through.

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