How many APs can be set as a master and what is the maximum number of slave APs for FlexConnect AP upgrades in a specific flexconnect 8.0 ver?

Question

Options

• Aone master and two backup master AP per AP model
• Bone master and one backup master AP per AP model
• Cone master and three maximum slave APs per AP model
• Done master and four maximum slave APs per AP model

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  91% (39)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

In Cisco FlexConnect AP software version 8.0, the image upgrade mechanism uses a master/slave model to reduce WAN bandwidth consumption at remote sites. Per AP model, exactly one AP is designated as the master - it downloads the image from the WLC over the WAN. That master can then distribute the firmware to a maximum of three slave APs of the same model using the local LAN, avoiding repeated WAN downloads. This 1-master / 3-slave limit per AP model is a documented constraint of the 8.0 implementation. Later versions increased this slave limit, but for the 8.0 specification referenced here, three is the correct maximum.

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