300-430 Question 112
Single answerA hospital is deploying RFID tags to track the location of expensive medical equipment throughout its campus. The IT team plans to integrate the RFID system with the Cisco wireless network to ensure consistent tracking. What is a primary consideration when configuring the Cisco wireless network for RFID tag tracking?
- A
Ensure the wireless network supports 802.11v for RFID tag roaming optimization.
- B
Deploy the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance or Cisco DNA Spaces for location tracking.
- C
Use dedicated 5 GHz channels for RFID tag communication to reduce interference.
- D
Enable Client Load Balancing on the wireless network to optimize tag tracking performance.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
RFID tag tracking in a Cisco wireless network requires an appropriate platform to process and visualize location data, such as the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance or Cisco DNA Spaces. These tools integrate with the wireless network to provide accurate tracking and monitoring of RFID tags. Other options, like 802.11v or Client Load Balancing, are not directly applicable to RFID tag tracking.
- A. Incorrect.
802.11v is used for client roaming optimization, but RFID tags typically do not support this standard as they use low-power communication protocols like 802.11b/g/n or proprietary methods.
- B. Correct.
Cisco Wireless Location Appliance or Cisco DNA Spaces are critical components for RFID-based tracking, as they process and analyze location data to provide visibility and tracking capabilities.
- C. Incorrect.
RFID tags often use the 2.4 GHz band due to its longer range and better penetration characteristics, making 5 GHz channels less suitable for this application.
- D. Incorrect.
Client Load Balancing is designed to distribute wireless clients across access points to balance network utilization. This feature is not relevant to RFID tag tracking as tags are not traditional wireless clients.