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Which interface is used for out-of-band management on a WLC?
The correct answer is D. service port. The service port on a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) is the dedicated physical interface used for out-of-band management.
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Which interface is used for out-of-band management on a WLC?
Options
- Amanagement
- Bvirtual
- Cdynamic
- Dservice port
How the community answered
(25 responses)- B8% (2)
- C4% (1)
- D88% (22)
Why each option
The service port on a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) is the dedicated physical interface used for out-of-band management.
The 'management' interface is a logical interface on the WLC, usually configured over one of the distribution system ports, making it an in-band management method rather than out-of-band.
The virtual interface is a logical, non-physical interface on the WLC used for guest web authentication, mobility, and other internal functions, not for physical out-of-band management access.
A dynamic interface on a WLC is a logical interface associated with a specific VLAN and WLAN for client data traffic, not for out-of-band management.
The service port (typically FastEthernet 0) on a WLC is a dedicated physical port specifically designed for out-of-band management, allowing administrators to connect directly to the controller for configuration and troubleshooting without relying on the network infrastructure connected to the distribution system ports.
Concept tested: WLC out-of-band management interface
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/m_config_interfaces_ports.html#task_66D0351787B04344BB6456E84C1CE237
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