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When a branch location loses connectivity, which Cisco FlexConnect state rejects new users but allows existing users to function normally?

The correct answer is A. Authentication-Down/Switch-Local. When a branch location using Cisco FlexConnect loses connectivity to the central controller, the Authentication-Down/Switch-Local state allows existing users to maintain their connections while rejecting new client authentications.

Submitted by hassan_iq· Mar 6, 2026

Question

When a branch location loses connectivity, which Cisco FlexConnect state rejects new users but allows existing users to function normally?

Options

  • AAuthentication-Down/Switch-Local
  • BAuthentication-Down/Switching-Down
  • CAuthentication-Central/Switch-Local
  • DAuthentication-Local/Switch-Local

How the community answered

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

Why each option

When a branch location using Cisco FlexConnect loses connectivity to the central controller, the `Authentication-Down/Switch-Local` state allows existing users to maintain their connections while rejecting new client authentications.

AAuthentication-Down/Switch-LocalCorrect

In the `Authentication-Down/Switch-Local` state, the FlexConnect AP can no longer reach the central controller or the RADIUS server for new client authentications, leading to new users being rejected (`Authentication-Down`). However, because the AP is configured for local switching (`Switch-Local`), existing clients who are already authenticated can continue to pass traffic locally within the branch network without disruption.

BAuthentication-Down/Switching-Down

`Authentication-Down/Switching-Down` would mean both new authentications are rejected and local data switching is also unavailable, meaning existing users would also lose connectivity.

CAuthentication-Central/Switch-Local

`Authentication-Central` implies that authentication is still handled centrally, which contradicts the scenario of lost connectivity where central authentication would be unavailable.

DAuthentication-Local/Switch-Local

`Authentication-Local/Switch-Local` would allow new users to authenticate locally if local EAP is configured on the AP, but the question states new users are *rejected*.

Concept tested: Cisco FlexConnect HA states

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/flexconnect.html#C_ID_0F561EF9_00

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#Cisco FlexConnect#FlexConnect states#WLAN connectivity#branch WLAN

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