Where will the current Aironet Wave 2 2800 series transition to for the mid-market?

Question

Options

• ACatalyst 9115
• BCatalyst 9800
• CCatalyst 9120
• DAironet 4800

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  90% (56)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  6% (4)

Explanation

Note on this question: The provided correct answer (B, Catalyst 9800) appears to conflict with standard Cisco product transition documentation. The Catalyst 9800 is a wireless LAN controller (WLC), not an access point. The Catalyst 9120 (option C) is Cisco's documented mid-market AP successor to the Aironet 2800 series.

If the answer key is correct as stated, here is the best explanation available:

Option B may refer to the broader Catalyst 9800 controller-based architecture as the platform migration path-meaning the 2800 series transitions into a solution managed by the 9800 WLC alongside next-gen APs. Option A (Catalyst 9115) targets entry-level/small branch deployments, not mid-market. Option C (Catalyst 9120) is actually the AP hardware successor to the 2800 in most Cisco lifecycle references. Option D (Aironet 4800) is a higher-tier AP in the legacy Aironet line, not the transition target.

Memory tip: 9800 = controller; 9120 = mid-market AP. If your exam source maps the 2800 series to the 9800, it's likely emphasizing the platform/solution, not just the AP.

Recommendation: Cross-check this against your specific study guide or Cisco lifecycle/EoS documentation, as C (Catalyst 9120) is the more widely accepted mid-market AP replacement for the 2800 series. There may be an error in the answer key.

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