200-301 Question 231
Single answerA network engineer is designing a wireless network for a large enterprise campus. The design requires centralized management, seamless roaming across multiple floors, and support for guest access with minimal configuration at the access point level. Which Cisco Wireless Architecture and AP mode combination best meets these requirements?
- A
Autonomous APs operating in Local Mode
- B
Cisco Mobility Express with APs in FlexConnect Mode
- C
Cloud-based Wireless LAN Controller with APs in Monitor Mode
- D
On-Premises Wireless LAN Controller with APs in Local Mode
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
In a large enterprise campus, an on-premises Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) with APs operating in Local Mode is the most effective solution. This architecture centralizes management at the controller, supports seamless roaming by maintaining mobility tunnels, and simplifies guest access configuration. Other options like Autonomous APs or Monitor Mode do not meet these specific requirements for scalability and centralized control.
- A. Incorrect.
Autonomous APs operating in Local Mode require individual configuration on each AP and do not support centralized management, making them unsuitable for large enterprise environments.
- B. Incorrect.
Cisco Mobility Express is designed for small to medium deployments and does not provide the level of scalability and centralized management required in a large enterprise campus.
- C. Incorrect.
APs in Monitor Mode only function for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes, not for providing client connectivity. Additionally, a cloud-based WLC may not meet the seamless roaming and enterprise-grade requirements.
- D. Correct.
On-Premises Wireless LAN Controller with APs in Local Mode provides centralized management, seamless roaming, and enterprise-grade features like guest access, making it the best fit for a large enterprise environment.