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200-301 Question #452: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: distribution system. The distribution system port on a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) is responsible for connecting to the wired network and forwarding client traffic from access points.

Submitted by kev92· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

Which WLC port connects to a switch to pass normal access-point traffic?

Options

  • Aredundancy
  • Bconsole
  • Cdistribution system
  • Dservice

Explanation

The distribution system port on a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) is responsible for connecting to the wired network and forwarding client traffic from access points.

Common mistakes.

  • A. A redundancy port is used for high availability and failover between two WLCs, not for normal client traffic forwarding.
  • B. A console port is used for direct, out-of-band management and initial configuration of the WLC, not for passing access-point data traffic.
  • D. A service port (sometimes called a management port) is typically used for out-of-band management, specific services, or sometimes for internal WLC processes, but the distribution system port is for aggregated access point data traffic.

Concept tested. WLC port functions

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/controller_interfaces.html

Topics

#WLC ports#Wireless LAN Controller#AP connectivity

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