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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.

Submitted by marco_it· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

Which interface is used for out-of-band management on a WLC?

Options

  • Amanagement
  • Bvirtual
  • Cdynamic
  • Dservice port

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    88% (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.

Amanagement

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.

Bvirtual

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.

Cdynamic

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.

Dservice portCorrect

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

Topics

#WLC management#Out-of-band management#WLC service port

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