300-430 Question 164
Single answerA network engineer is deploying a new outdoor wireless access point that requires a high-gain directional antenna. The engineer needs to ensure the antenna is compatible with the access point. Which of the following connector types is most likely required for this deployment?
- A
RP-SMA
- B
N-Type
- C
LC
- D
MMCX
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
N-Type connectors are the standard for outdoor wireless deployments due to their durability, weatherproofing, and compatibility with high-gain directional antennas. When deploying an outdoor access point requiring a high-gain antenna, an N-Type connector is typically the required choice.
- A. Incorrect.
RP-SMA connectors are commonly used for small indoor antennas, such as those found on consumer-grade devices, but they are not typically used for high-gain outdoor antennas.
- B. Correct.
N-Type connectors are rugged and weatherproof, making them ideal for outdoor deployments and compatible with high-gain directional antennas.
- C. Incorrect.
LC connectors are primarily used for fiber-optic connections, not wireless antenna connections.
- D. Incorrect.
MMCX connectors are very small and are typically used in compact, low-power devices, not in outdoor high-gain antenna setups.