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200-301 Question #22: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

In Cisco WLC security configuration, WPA + WPA2 and 802.1X fall under Layer 2 security mechanisms because they protect data at the data-link layer through encryption and authentication before network access is granted. Web Policy and Passthrough fall under Layer 3 security mechan

Submitted by ravi_2018· Mar 5, 2026Infrastructure Security – Wireless LAN Controller Security Policies and Mechanisms (CCNA / ENCOR)

Question

Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller security settings from the left onto the correct security mechanism categories on the right. Answer:

Explanation

In Cisco WLC security configuration, WPA + WPA2 and 802.1X fall under Layer 2 security mechanisms because they protect data at the data-link layer through encryption and authentication before network access is granted. Web Policy and Passthrough fall under Layer 3 security mechanisms because they operate at the network layer - Web Policy enforces authentication via a web portal (captive portal), while Passthrough allows clients to pass through to the network without credentials but can still apply policies such as email input.

Topics

#Cisco WLC#Wireless Security#Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Security#WLAN Configuration

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