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Which three options are valid client profile probes in Cisco WLC? (Choose three)
The correct answer is A. MAC OUI B. DHCP C. HTTP Agent. Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) utilize various mechanisms to gather information and build detailed client profiles. These methods include analyzing the MAC OUI, inspecting DHCP messages, and parsing HTTP User-Agent strings.
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Which three options are valid client profile probes in Cisco WLC? (Choose three)
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- AMAC OUI
- BDHCP
- CHTTP Agent
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Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) utilize various mechanisms to gather information and build detailed client profiles. These methods include analyzing the MAC OUI, inspecting DHCP messages, and parsing HTTP User-Agent strings.
The MAC OUI (Organizationally Unique Identifier) is the first 24 bits of a MAC address, which uniquely identifies the manufacturer of a network adapter. Cisco WLCs use this information to identify and categorize connected devices by their vendor during client profiling.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) messages, such as requests and acknowledgements, contain valuable information like the DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (Option 60), hostname, and requested options. The WLC intercepts these messages to extract device-specific details for accurate client profiling.
The HTTP User-Agent string, typically sent by web browsers and other HTTP clients, provides details about the client's operating system, software version, and device type. Cisco WLCs leverage this information to enrich client profiles and apply appropriate network policies.
Concept tested: Cisco WLC client profiling methods
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-0/configuration/guide/cg80/cfg_deviceprofiling.html
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