100-150 Question 237
Select 2You are a network technician tasked with troubleshooting connectivity issues on a cloud-managed network using Cisco Meraki. To begin, you need to access the cloud-based dashboard remotely from your laptop. Which of the following methods would allow you to securely perform this task?
- A
Access the Meraki dashboard using a web browser and login credentials over HTTPS.
- B
Use SSH to directly connect to the Meraki cloud controller.
- C
Establish a VPN connection to the organization's network and access the Meraki dashboard.
- D
Use a terminal emulator to connect to the Meraki devices via a serial console.
- E
Login to the Meraki dashboard using telnet from your device.
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Correct answers: A, C
Explanation
To troubleshoot a cloud-managed Cisco Meraki network, the most secure and appropriate methods are accessing the Meraki dashboard via HTTPS or establishing a VPN connection to the organization's network. Methods like SSH, telnet, or terminal emulators are not applicable for accessing the Meraki cloud dashboard.
- A. Correct.
Correct. The Meraki dashboard is accessible securely through a web browser using HTTPS and requires proper login credentials.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. SSH is used to access network devices directly, but the Meraki cloud controller does not support direct SSH connections.
- C. Correct.
Correct. A VPN connection can securely extend access to the organization's network, allowing you to access the Meraki dashboard from a remote location.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Terminal emulators and serial console connections are used to access local devices directly, not for accessing the Meraki cloud dashboard.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Telnet is an insecure protocol and is not supported for accessing the Meraki cloud dashboard.