By default, when LeaderAP manages other FITAPs, which of the following authentication methods is used?

Question

Options

• ANo certification
• BPre-shared password authentication
• CMAC Authentication
• DSN certification

• A
  73% (33)
• B
  7% (3)
• C
  16% (7)
• D
  4% (2)

Explanation

By default, the LeaderAP uses no authentication when establishing management relationships with FITAPs. This "zero-touch" default is by design - it simplifies initial deployment, allowing FITAPs to be discovered and managed without any pre-configuration of credentials or certificates on the managed APs.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (Pre-shared password): This is an optional security enhancement you can configure after initial setup, not the default behavior.
• C (MAC Authentication): MAC-based authentication applies to wireless client access control, not to the AP-to-AP management trust relationship.
• D (SN certification): Serial Number certification is a more secure mode that can be enabled to bind specific APs by their serial numbers, but it requires deliberate configuration and is not the out-of-box default.

Memory tip: Think of LeaderAP's default as "plug-and-play" - like most enterprise networking gear, it prioritizes ease of initial deployment over security by default. The mnemonic "Lead first, secure second" can remind you that authentication (B or D) must be explicitly added; nothing is enforced until you configure it.

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