300-425 Question 31
Single answerA network administrator is managing a Cisco wireless network using Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers. The administrator wants to perform a Smart AP image upgrade to ensure all access points are running the latest firmware. Which prerequisite must be met before initiating the Smart AP image upgrade process?
- A
The APs must be in FlexConnect mode, with local switching enabled.
- B
The APs must be in the same AP group as the controllers.
- C
The access points must have connectivity to the TFTP server hosting the firmware image.
- D
The APs must be connected to the controller and in a registered state.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Smart AP image upgrade allows wireless controllers to push firmware updates to access points seamlessly. A key prerequisite for this process is that the APs must be connected to the controller and in a registered state. This ensures that the controller can manage and communicate with the APs during the upgrade. Other factors such as AP grouping or external TFTP server connectivity are not required for this feature.
- A. Incorrect.
FlexConnect mode is not a prerequisite for Smart AP image upgrades. This option is incorrect because the upgrade process is supported across multiple deployment modes.
- B. Incorrect.
APs do not need to belong to the same AP group as the controllers for a Smart AP image upgrade. AP grouping is unrelated to the upgrade process.
- C. Incorrect.
A TFTP server is not required for the Smart AP image upgrade process. The image is pushed from the controller to the APs in this method, not via an external server.
- D. Correct.
For a Smart AP image upgrade to proceed, the APs must be connected to the controller and in a registered state. This ensures the APs can receive the firmware image and execute the upgrade process.