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An engineer must update the local web authentication details on a Cisco 5520 WLC. The engineer has one active SSID configured for web authentication and plans to update the virtual interface with a no
The correct answer is D. config interface address virtual 192.0.2.1. To configure the virtual interface on a Cisco WLC, specifically for local web authentication, the config interface address virtual command followed by the desired non-routable IP address is used.
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- Aconfig wlan create wlan_idname
- Bconfig interface address virtual 1.1.1.1
- Cconfig interface address dynamic-interface virtual 192.0.2.1
- Dconfig interface address virtual 192.0.2.1
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- D84% (26)
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To configure the virtual interface on a Cisco WLC, specifically for local web authentication, the `config interface address virtual` command followed by the desired non-routable IP address is used.
`config wlan create wlan_idname` is used to create a new WLAN (SSID) and is not related to configuring the virtual interface's IP address.
`config interface address virtual 1.1.1.1` uses a routable public IP address which is generally not recommended for the virtual interface; the `192.0.2.1` range is specifically reserved for documentation and examples and is commonly used for this non-routable purpose.
`config interface address dynamic-interface virtual 192.0.2.1` incorrectly includes `dynamic-interface`. The virtual interface is a distinct, static interface, not a dynamic one, and the correct command does not include `dynamic-interface`.
The `config interface address virtual <ip-address>` command is the correct syntax on a Cisco WLC to set the IP address for the virtual interface. This interface is specifically used for web authentication and VPN passthrough, typically assigned a non-routable IP like `192.0.2.1` as it doesn't participate in network routing but acts as a source for redirects.
Concept tested: Cisco WLC virtual interface configuration
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/local_web_authentication.html
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