350-401 Question #115: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which statement about a fabric access point is true?

Options

• AIt is in local mode an must be connected directly to the fabric border node.
• BIt is in FlexConnect mode and must be connected directly to the fabric border node.
• CIt is in local mode an must connected directly to the fabric edge switch.
• DIt is in FlexConnect mode and must be connected directly to the fabric edge switch.

Explanation

Fabric Access Point Explanation

Option C is correct because in a Cisco SD-Access fabric, access points operate in local mode (not FlexConnect), and they must be directly connected to the fabric edge switch, which is the node responsible for handling wireless client onboarding, VXLAN encapsulation, and policy enforcement at the network edge.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• Option A is wrong on two counts: while it correctly identifies local mode, access points connect to the fabric edge switch, not the border node (the border node handles external connectivity, not direct AP attachment).
• Option B is wrong because FlexConnect mode is used in branch/remote sites without a WLC, not within an SD-Access fabric; additionally, the border node connection is incorrect.
• Option D correctly identifies the fabric edge switch as the connection point, but FlexConnect mode is incorrect - fabric APs use local mode to forward traffic directly into the fabric overlay.

Memory Tip: Think "L-E" - Local mode connects to the Edge switch. The edge switch is the "on-ramp" for all endpoints (wired and wireless) into the SD-Access fabric, making it the logical home for APs operating in local mode.

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