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A retail chain wants centralized WLAN control with remote APs. Which Cisco deployment model is most suitable?
The correct answer is A. FlexConnect. FlexConnect (formerly H-REAP) allows Cisco APs at remote or branch sites to be centrally managed by a WLC while switching client data traffic locally, making it ideal for retail deployments.
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A retail chain wants centralized WLAN control with remote APs. Which Cisco deployment model is most suitable?
Options
- AFlexConnect
- BCloud-only deployment
- CAutonomous AP deployment
- DMesh-only architecture
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A82% (23)
- B11% (3)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
FlexConnect (formerly H-REAP) allows Cisco APs at remote or branch sites to be centrally managed by a WLC while switching client data traffic locally, making it ideal for retail deployments.
FlexConnect is specifically designed for distributed deployments where APs are managed centrally via a WLC over a WAN link but can locally switch or bridge traffic at the remote site. This provides centralized policy control and management while reducing backhaul requirements and maintaining local connectivity even if the WAN link goes down - exactly matching the retail chain scenario.
A cloud-only deployment does not specifically address the requirement for remote APs with local traffic switching capability at branch sites.
Autonomous APs operate independently with no centralized controller management, making unified policy enforcement and configuration across a retail chain impractical.
Mesh architecture is designed for outdoor coverage extension or bridging scenarios, not for centralized management of branch office or retail store APs.
Concept tested: FlexConnect deployment model for centralized WLAN management
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/4400-series-wireless-lan-controllers/100641-flexconnect.html
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