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Apple DEP-2025 Exam - Topic 2 Question 24 Discussion

Your organization set up a Wi-Fi network SSID with support for the fastest connection options for its devices. Your organization's iPad devices connect to 2.4GHz frequency instead of 5GHz or 6GHz. What is the most likely reason?
D) The 2.4GHz signal is significantly stronger.
A) The Wi-Fi network is using 40MHz wide channels.
B) iPad devices prefer 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
C) The SSID has 802.11r enabled for 2.4GHz.

Apple DEP-2025 Exam - Topic 2 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for Apple's DEP-2025 exam
Question #: 24
Topic #: 2
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Your organization set up a Wi-Fi network SSID with support for the fastest connection options for its devices. Your organization's iPad devices connect to 2.4GHz frequency instead of 5GHz or 6GHz. What is the most likely reason?

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Suggested Answer: D

Apple devices do not prioritize Wi-Fi bands based solely on speed potential; they select based on signal strength and stability. Apple Learning clarifies that if the 2.4GHz signal is significantly stronger than available 5GHz or 6GHz options, iPad devices will connect to 2.4GHz despite it being slower. This band penetrates walls and travels farther, so it often appears stronger in coverage tests. Options like 40MHz channels or 802.11r affect performance and roaming but do not explain why devices prefer one band over another. Apple recommends optimizing wireless deployments by balancing transmit power, disabling legacy rates if possible, and using band steering on enterprise-grade wireless controllers. The most direct explanation is signal strength dominance at 2.4GHz.


by Glen at Jul 19, 2026, 09:35 AM

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Lai
9 days ago
A is interesting, but I still lean towards B. Compatibility issues maybe?
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Amie
14 days ago
I agree, but D makes sense too. Stronger signal can be a factor.
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Ryan
19 days ago
I think it's B. iPads often prefer 2.4GHz for better range.
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Ciara
24 days ago
D makes sense, 2.4GHz has better penetration.
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Jaime
29 days ago
Wait, I thought 5GHz was always preferred!
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Gaynell
1 month ago
But isn't 5GHz faster? Why not use it?
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Rossana
1 month ago
Definitely B! They just like that frequency.
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Bok
1 month ago
iPads usually connect to 2.4GHz for better range.
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Shizue
2 months ago
I'm leaning towards option D because I recall that 2.4GHz signals penetrate walls better, which might explain the iPads' choice.
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Hermila
2 months ago
I practiced a similar question about frequency bands, and I feel like the strength of the signal could definitely be a factor here.
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Merilyn
2 months ago
I think option B makes sense since some devices do prefer 2.4GHz, but I wonder if there's more to it.
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Miesha
2 months ago
I remember reading that 2.4GHz has better range, but I'm not sure if that's the only reason the iPads are connecting to it.
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