Which feature is provided by Cisco Mobility Services Engine in a Cisco Wireless Unified Network architecture?

Question

Options

• AIt adds client packet capturing.
• BIt enables NetFlow data collection.
• CIt adds client tracking and location API.
• DIt identifies authentication problems.

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  5% (3)
• C
  91% (52)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) Explanation

Cisco MSE is specifically designed to provide client tracking and location services within a Cisco Unified Wireless Network, using data from wireless access points to triangulate and monitor the physical location of clients, tags, and rogue devices - and it exposes this capability through a location API that third-party applications can leverage. Option A (packet capturing) is a function of tools like Wireshark or Cisco's Embedded Packet Capture, not MSE. Option B (NetFlow collection) is handled by dedicated NetFlow collectors or routers/switches, not a mobility services platform. Option D (identifying authentication problems) falls under the scope of RADIUS servers, ISE (Identity Services Engine), or WLC troubleshooting tools - not MSE.

Memory Tip: Think of MSE as a "Where's Waldo?" engine - its entire purpose is to answer "Where is that device right now?" If a feature is about location or tracking, MSE is your answer. Don't confuse it with ISE (Identity Services Engine), which handles authentication and authorization.

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