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An engineer is troubleshooting the AP join process using DNS. Which FQDN must be resolvable on the network for the access points to successfully register to the WLC?
The correct answer is B. cisco-capwap-controller.domain.com. For access points to discover and join a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) via DNS, they must be able to resolve the specific FQDN cisco-capwap-controller.domain.com.
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An engineer is troubleshooting the AP join process using DNS. Which FQDN must be resolvable on the network for the access points to successfully register to the WLC?
Options
- Awlchostname.domain.com
- Bcisco-capwap-controller.domain.com
- Cap-manager.domain.com
- Dprimary-wlc.domain.com
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(21 responses)- A5% (1)
- B90% (19)
- C5% (1)
Why each option
For access points to discover and join a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) via DNS, they must be able to resolve the specific FQDN `cisco-capwap-controller.domain.com`.
`wlchostname.domain.com` is a generic hostname and not the specific FQDN used by Cisco APs for WLC discovery via DNS.
Cisco APs use the `cisco-capwap-controller` DNS entry as a primary mechanism to discover a WLC, allowing them to establish a CAPWAP tunnel for registration. The WLC's IP address must be configured as an A record for this FQDN in the DNS server within the AP's domain, enabling successful AP joining.
`ap-manager.domain.com` is not the standard FQDN used for CAPWAP controller discovery; the AP manager interface is an internal WLC interface.
`primary-wlc.domain.com` is a generic hostname and not the specific FQDN that Cisco APs are configured to resolve for WLC discovery.
Concept tested: Cisco AP CAPWAP WLC DNS discovery
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/aironet-access-points/113354-ap-wlc-registration-troubleshoot.html
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