Fern has set up a computer network for the entire building. Unfortunately, the signal strength diminishes as it reaches toward the computers away from the network source. Which devices should Fern employ to strengthen the signal?

A.) hubs

B.) switches

C.) repeaters

D.) gateways

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Fisher Franco

15 September, 03:42

Fern has set up a computer network for the entire building. Unfortunately, the signal strength diminishes as it reaches toward the computers away from the network source. Which devices should Fern employ to strengthen the signal?

A.) hubs

B.) switches

C.) repeaters

D.) gateways

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Aliya Reese · Answer 1

C.) Repeaters

In telecommunications, a repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it. Repeaters are used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances or be received on the other side of an obstruction.

Fern has set up a computer network for the entire building. Unfortunately, the signal strength diminishes as it reaches toward the computers away from the network source. Which devices should Fern employ to strengthen the signal?A.) hubsB.) switchesC.) repeatersD.) gateways

Fern has set up a computer network for the entire building. Unfortunately, the signal strength diminishes as it reaches toward the computers away from the network source. Which devices should Fern employ to strengthen the signal?

A.) hubs

B.) switches

C.) repeaters

D.) gateways