350-401 Question #1341: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which AP mode allows a Cisco Catalyst 9100 Series AP to operate in standalone mode?

Options

• AEmbedded Wireless Controller
• BAutonomous
• CLightweight
• DLocal

Explanation

Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC) Mode Explained

Option A is correct because the Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC) mode allows a Cisco Catalyst 9100 Series AP to function in a standalone capacity by running the wireless controller software directly on the AP itself, eliminating the need for an external controller while still supporting other lightweight APs.

The distractors are wrong for these reasons:

• Autonomous (B) is a traditional standalone mode used by older Cisco APs (like the Aironet series), not the Catalyst 9100 series, which does not support autonomous mode
• Lightweight (C) is the opposite of standalone - it requires a centralized controller (like a WLC or Cisco DNA Center) to function
• Local (D) is actually a sub-mode of lightweight mode that describes how traffic is forwarded, not a standalone operating mode

💡 Memory Tip: Think of EWC as a "controller in a box" - the AP becomes the controller. If you see "Catalyst 9100 + standalone," immediately think Embedded Wireless Controller, since the word "embedded" literally means the controller capability is built right into the AP.

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