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200-301 Question #1415: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: console. When an engineer needs to manage an AP that lacks a configured IP address or dial-up access, a direct connection to the device's console port is required.

Submitted by obi.ng· Mar 5, 2026

Question

Which connection type is used when an engineer connects to an AP without a configured IP address or dial-up number to manage the device?

Options

  • AAUX
  • BEthernet
  • CVIY
  • Dconsole

Explanation

When an engineer needs to manage an AP that lacks a configured IP address or dial-up access, a direct connection to the device's console port is required.

Common mistakes.

  • A. An AUX (auxiliary) port is typically used for connecting a modem for out-of-band management via dial-up, which is explicitly ruled out by the question.
  • B. An Ethernet connection requires the AP to have an IP address and network connectivity to be managed, which contradicts the scenario described.
  • C. VIY is not a standard network connection type for device management.

Concept tested. Out-of-band device management (console port)

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960/hardware/installation/guide/2960h_ig/h_cons.html

Topics

#Console port#Out-of-band management#Device configuration

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