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What must be considered for a locally switched FlexConnect AP if the VLANs that are used by the AP and client access are different?
The correct answer is B. The switch port mode must be set to trunk. For a FlexConnect AP to locally switch clients to different VLANs, the switch port connected to the AP must be configured as a trunk port to carry multiple VLANs.
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- AThe APs must be connected to the switch with multiple links in LAG mode
- BThe switch port mode must be set to trunk
- CThe native VLAN must match the management VLAN of the AP
- DIEEE 802.10 trunking must be disabled on the switch port.
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(28 responses)- A4% (1)
- B71% (20)
- C7% (2)
- D18% (5)
Why each option
For a FlexConnect AP to locally switch clients to different VLANs, the switch port connected to the AP must be configured as a trunk port to carry multiple VLANs.
While LAG (Link Aggregation Group) can be used for redundancy and increased bandwidth, it's not a mandatory requirement specifically for a FlexConnect AP to handle different client VLANs via local switching.
When a FlexConnect AP is configured for local switching and needs to support clients in multiple VLANs (e.g., separate VLANs for corporate and guest access) that are different from the AP's management VLAN, the switch port to which the AP is connected must be configured as an 802.1Q trunk port. This configuration allows the switch to carry traffic for all necessary VLANs between the AP and the wired network, using VLAN tagging.
The native VLAN on the trunk port should typically match the management VLAN of the AP for untagged traffic, but configuring the port as a trunk is the fundamental requirement for carrying multiple client VLANs, not just native VLAN matching.
IEEE 802.10 is an older standard for security in token ring networks and is irrelevant to modern Ethernet VLAN trunking (which uses 802.1Q).
Concept tested: FlexConnect local switching VLAN requirements
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/m_flexconnect_chap_01000.html
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