300-425 Question 8
Select 2A company is deploying a wireless network in a branch office using FlexConnect. They want the access points to locally switch traffic for certain SSIDs while maintaining central authentication. Additionally, they need the ability to operate independently of the WAN link to the central controller in case of link failure. Which FlexConnect deployment configuration should they use?
- A
FlexConnect local switching with connected mode
- B
FlexConnect local switching with standalone mode
- C
FlexConnect central switching with connected mode
- D
FlexConnect central switching with standalone mode
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Correct answers: A, B
Explanation
To meet the requirements of local traffic switching and the ability to operate independently during WAN link failure, the correct configuration is FlexConnect local switching with both connected and standalone modes. Local switching ensures that client traffic is routed locally at the site, while connected mode allows for central authentication when the WAN link is active. Standalone mode ensures continuity of service in the event of a WAN failure.
- A. Correct.
This option is correct because FlexConnect local switching allows the access point to switch traffic locally at the site, and connected mode ensures that the AP is in communication with the controller for central authentication when the WAN link is active.
- B. Correct.
This option is correct because standalone mode allows the access point to operate independently of the WAN link and the controller, ensuring continued operation during link failure.
- C. Incorrect.
This option is incorrect because central switching requires all client traffic to tunnel back to the controller, which does not meet the requirement for local traffic switching.
- D. Incorrect.
This option is incorrect because central switching with standalone mode is not a supported configuration in FlexConnect, as central switching inherently requires connectivity to the controller.