In the direct-connected networking solution, AP and AC establish a CAPWAP tunnel, and the management flow must be encapsulated in the CAPWAP tunnel, and the data service flow can choose whether to…

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Options

• ATrue
• BFalse

• A
  79% (33)
• B
  21% (9)

Explanation

A is correct because in a direct-connected (local forwarding) CAPWAP architecture, management traffic - such as AP registration, configuration, and control signaling between the AP and the Access Controller (AC) - must always travel through the CAPWAP tunnel to ensure centralized management and security. Data service traffic, however, has two options: it can be forwarded locally (without encapsulation) or centrally (encapsulated in the CAPWAP tunnel), depending on the configured forwarding mode.

Why B is wrong: B would imply the statement is false, but the statement accurately describes standard CAPWAP behavior - management flows are mandatory tunnel traffic, while data flows are configurable. There is no mischaracterization here.

Memory tip: Think of it as "Management is mandatory, Data is discretionary" - the M in Management matches the M in Mandatory tunnel encapsulation, while data flow gets a choice based on deployment needs (local vs. centralized forwarding).

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