How can combining wired and wireless transmission media improve a network's performance and flexibility?

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Computer Networks - Network Fundamentals

AMixing media types causes frequent data loss and should be avoided

BWireless media alone always provides the best security and speed

CUsing only wired media reduces mobility but increases speed and reliability

DCombining wired backbone with wireless access points offers both reliability and mobility

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand strengths of wired and wireless media
Wired media provide speed and reliability; wireless offers mobility and convenience.
Step 2: Analyze combined network design
Using wired cables for main connections (backbone) and wireless for user access balances performance and flexibility.
Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options
Only wired limits mobility; wireless alone may lack reliability; mixing media does not inherently cause data loss.
Final Answer:
Combining wired backbone with wireless access points offers both reliability and mobility -> Option D
Quick Check:
Hybrid networks = Reliable wired + flexible wireless [OK]

Quick Trick: Hybrid networks combine wired speed and wireless mobility [OK]

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