How does CAPWAP communicate between an access point in local mode and a WLC?

The correct answer is D. The access point has the ability to link to any switch in the network, assuming connectivity to the. The Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points is a point to point tunnel between the AP's you deploy out in the office space and the central WLC device sitting in your datacentre.

Submitted by satoshi_tk· Mar 5, 2026

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AThe access point must not be connected to the wired network, as it would create a loop
BThe access point must be connected to the same switch as the WLC
CThe access point must directly connect to the WLC using a copper cable
DThe access point has the ability to link to any switch in the network, assuming connectivity to the

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The Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points is a point to point tunnel between the AP's you deploy out in the office space and the central WLC device sitting in your datacentre.

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#CAPWAP#AP-WLC communication#Wireless networking

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