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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.
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- AAuthentication-Down/Switch-Local
- BAuthentication-Down/Switching-Down
- CAuthentication-Central/Switch-Local
- DAuthentication-Local/Switch-Local
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(43 responses)- A91% (39)
- B5% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
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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.
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.
`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.
`Authentication-Central` implies that authentication is still handled centrally, which contradicts the scenario of lost connectivity where central authentication would be unavailable.
`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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