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350-401 · Question #1291

A network engineer needs to install MSE to use wIPS. In addition, the appliance must communicate with the AireOS controller version 8.9.4384.42975. Which TCP port must be allowed on the network to ena

The correct answer is D. 16113. To enable communication between a Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) and an AireOS Wireless LAN Controller for wIPS, TCP port 16113 must be allowed.

Submitted by rania.sa· Mar 6, 2026Infrastructure

Question

A network engineer needs to install MSE to use wIPS. In addition, the appliance must communicate with the AireOS controller version 8.9.4384.42975. Which TCP port must be allowed on the network to enable the connection?

Options

  • A80
  • B443
  • C8080
  • D16113

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    93% (40)

Why each option

To enable communication between a Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) and an AireOS Wireless LAN Controller for wIPS, TCP port 16113 must be allowed.

A80

TCP port 80 is used for unencrypted HTTP traffic and is not the designated port for MSE-AireOS controller communication.

B443

TCP port 443 is used for encrypted HTTPS traffic, but it is not the designated port for MSE-AireOS controller communication.

C8080

TCP port 8080 is often used for alternative web servers or proxy services and is not the standard port for MSE-AireOS controller communication.

D16113Correct

Cisco MSE uses TCP port 16113 for communication with AireOS controllers, specifically for functions like Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (wIPS) and location services. This port facilitates the secure exchange of control and data plane information between the two systems.

Concept tested: Cisco WLC-MSE communication ports

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-9/security/guide/b_wips-config-guide-8-9/m_config_wips_wlc_8-9.html#Cisco_Reference.dita_2a8204b7-d1a8-4e33-ac8f-9d290680325d

Topics

#Cisco WLC#MSE integration#wIPS#TCP ports

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