100-150 Question 169
Select 2You are tasked with setting up a small office network and need to connect a wireless access point (WAP), a VoIP phone, and a desktop computer to a single network switch. Which of the following ports on the switch should you use to connect these devices?
- A
Ethernet ports
- B
Console port
- C
USB port
- D
Fiber optic port
- E
PoE-enabled Ethernet ports
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Correct answers: A, E
Explanation
To connect devices like a wireless access point, VoIP phone, and desktop computer to a network switch, Ethernet ports are essential as they provide standard wired connectivity. For devices like WAPs and VoIP phones that require power, PoE-enabled Ethernet ports are particularly useful because they supply both data and power, eliminating the need for additional power adapters. Console, USB, and fiber optic ports are not suitable for these use cases in this scenario.
- A. Correct.
Ethernet ports are standard interfaces for connecting network devices like desktop computers, WAPs, and VoIP phones to a switch. These ports support wired network connectivity.
- B. Incorrect.
The console port is used for device configuration and management, not for connecting end-user devices to the network.
- C. Incorrect.
The USB port on a network switch is typically used for tasks like firmware updates or configuration backups, not for connecting network devices.
- D. Incorrect.
Fiber optic ports are used for high-speed, long-distance connections, such as linking switches or connecting to a backbone network. They are not commonly used for end-user devices like WAPs or VoIP phones in small office networks.
- E. Correct.
PoE-enabled Ethernet ports provide both data and power over a single cable, making them ideal for devices like WAPs and VoIP phones that require power but may not have a separate power source.