Which of the following should the technician do to fix the AP connectivity issue?

A WAP has been dropping off the network sporadically and reconnecting shortly thereafter. The Cat5 wire connecting the access point is a long run of 265ft (81m) and goes through the business area and the mechanical room.

Which of the following should the technician do to fix the AP connectivity issue?
A . Install a repeater to boost the signal to its destination
B . Replace the UTP cable with plenum cable.
C . Upgrade the cable from Cat 5 to Cat 5e.
D . Set the AP to half duplex to compensate for signal loss.

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Answer: C