What is one potential cause of interference in a wireless network?

Fluorescent lighting can indeed cause interference in a wireless network. This is primarily due to the electromagnetic radiation emitted by fluorescent lights, which can disrupt the radio signals used by wireless networks, such as Wi-Fi. When these lights flicker or operate in a way that produces electrical noise, it can interfere with the signals being transmitted between wireless devices and the router, leading to connectivity issues, dropped signals, or reduced overall network performance. Other sources of interference can include microwaves, cordless phones, and other electronic devices that operate at similar frequencies, but fluorescent lighting is recognized as a specific and common source of such interference in many environments.

Heavy network traffic and low network bandwidth typically relate to the volume of data being transmitted over the network rather than physical interference with the wireless signals. Strong encryption protocols, while essential for securing data transmission, do not cause physical interference with the signal itself; rather, they are related to the data integrity and confidentiality aspect of network communication.