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Which two services can be provided by a wireless controller? (Choose two)
The correct answer is C. providing authentication services to users D. managing interference in a dense network. Wireless controllers centralize the management of wireless access points and can provide essential services such as user authentication and advanced radio frequency (RF) management to optimize network performance.
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Which two services can be provided by a wireless controller? (Choose two)
Options
- Aissuing IP addresses to wired devices
- Bmitigating threats from the internet
- Cproviding authentication services to users
- Dmanaging interference in a dense network
- ELayer 3 routing between wired and wireless devices
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- C93% (26)
Why each option
Wireless controllers centralize the management of wireless access points and can provide essential services such as user authentication and advanced radio frequency (RF) management to optimize network performance.
Issuing IP addresses to wired devices is typically a function of a DHCP server, which is generally a router, Layer 3 switch, or dedicated server, not a core service of a wireless controller.
Mitigating threats from the internet is primarily handled by firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), or dedicated security appliances, not a fundamental service provided by a wireless controller.
Wireless controllers can integrate with or directly provide authentication services, often acting as a RADIUS client or server, to authenticate users connecting to the wireless network.
Wireless controllers intelligently manage RF resources, dynamically adjusting channel assignments, power levels, and other settings across multiple access points to mitigate interference and optimize coverage in dense network environments.
While some wireless controllers can perform basic Layer 3 functions for wireless client subnets, general Layer 3 routing between diverse wired and wireless devices is typically managed by core routers or Layer 3 switches.
Concept tested: Wireless controller services and functions
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-0/configuration-guide/b_cg80/b_cg80_chapter_010.html
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