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A network engineer configures a WLAN controller with increased security for web access. There is IP connectivity with the WLAN controller, but the engineer cannot start a management session from a web
The correct answer is C. Use a browser that supports 128-bit or larger ciphers.. When a WLAN controller is configured for increased web security, a management session may fail if the web browser does not support the strong encryption ciphers, such as 128-bit or larger, required by the controller.
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- ADisable JavaScript on the web browser
- BDisable Adobe Flash Player
- CUse a browser that supports 128-bit or larger ciphers.
- DUse a private or incognito session.
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(15 responses)- A7% (1)
- B20% (3)
- C47% (7)
- D27% (4)
Why each option
When a WLAN controller is configured for increased web security, a management session may fail if the web browser does not support the strong encryption ciphers, such as 128-bit or larger, required by the controller.
Disabling JavaScript would likely hinder the functionality of a modern web-based management interface, not resolve connection issues related to security protocols.
Adobe Flash Player is largely deprecated and irrelevant for secure web management interfaces today; its disablement would not impact the underlying secure connection.
If the WLAN controller is configured for increased security, it likely enforces strong encryption standards (e.g., TLS 1.2 or higher) and requires specific cipher suites, often 128-bit or larger. An older or misconfigured browser might not support these stronger ciphers, preventing a successful SSL/TLS handshake and thus failing to establish a management session.
Using a private or incognito session primarily prevents local browser history or cookies from being stored but does not alter the browser's cryptographic capabilities or its ability to negotiate secure connections with a server.
Concept tested: Secure web management and cipher suite compatibility
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-10/config-guide/b_cg810/m_securing_wlan_controller.html
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