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What is a characteristic of an AP operating in FlexConnect mode?
The correct answer is B. Forwarding for locally switched traffic continues when the AP loses connectivity to the WLC.. FlexConnect mode allows an Access Point to locally switch client data traffic, providing service continuity even if the AP loses connectivity to the Wireless LAN Controller.
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What is a characteristic of an AP operating in FlexConnect mode?
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- AAll traffic traverses the WLC to ensure policy enforcement on client traffic.
- BForwarding for locally switched traffic continues when the AP loses connectivity to the WLC.
- CAPs connect in a mesh topology and elect a root AP
- DFlexConnect enables an AP to connect to multiple WLCs.
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(13 responses)- A8% (1)
- B92% (12)
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FlexConnect mode allows an Access Point to locally switch client data traffic, providing service continuity even if the AP loses connectivity to the Wireless LAN Controller.
This describes a centrally switched mode, where all traffic is tunneled back to the WLC, which is the opposite of a primary benefit of FlexConnect for local switching.
A key characteristic of an AP operating in FlexConnect mode (formerly H-REAP) is its ability to perform local switching. If the AP loses its connection to the central WLC, it can enter standalone mode and continue to forward locally switched client traffic, ensuring resilience in branch office deployments.
This describes APs operating in a mesh network, which is a different operational mode and topology than FlexConnect.
FlexConnect APs connect to a single WLC (or a WLC high-availability pair), not multiple WLCs simultaneously in a load-sharing or failover sense, for its primary operation.
Concept tested: FlexConnect AP operating characteristics
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/flexconnect.html
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