Which interface mode must be configured to connect the lightweight APs in a centralized architecture?

The correct answer is D. access. While the Cisco WLCs always connect to 802.1Q trunks, Cisco lightweight APs do not understand VLAN tagging and should only be connected to the access ports of the neighbor This is an example switch port configuration from the Catalyst 3750: interface GigabitEthernet1/0/22 descrip

Submitted by fatema_kw· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

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AWLAN dynamic
Bmanagement
Ctrunk
Daccess

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A
2% (1)
B
7% (4)
C
5% (3)
D
86% (50)

Explanation

While the Cisco WLCs always connect to 802.1Q trunks, Cisco lightweight APs do not understand VLAN tagging and should only be connected to the access ports of the neighbor This is an example switch port configuration from the Catalyst 3750: interface GigabitEthernet1/0/22 description Access Port Connection to Cisco Lightweight AP switchport access vlan 5 switchport mode access no shutdown wlc-lwap-config.html

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#Lightweight APs#WLAN architecture#AP interface modes

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