300-430 Question 18
Single answerA company has deployed a wireless network using Cisco FlexConnect mode for their branch offices. The IT team has configured two branch offices (Office A and Office B) to belong to the same FlexConnect group. A user connected to Office A's wireless network roams to Office B. What will happen to the user's session during the roaming process?
- A
The user's session will be re-established, and the user will experience a brief disconnection.
- B
The user's session will seamlessly continue without re-authentication due to the FlexConnect group configuration.
- C
The user's session will require full re-authentication, as roaming between FlexConnect APs always triggers re-authentication.
- D
The user's session will be dropped if the WAN link between Office A and Office B is unavailable.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
FlexConnect groups enable seamless roaming between access points within the same group without requiring re-authentication or session re-establishment. This is particularly useful for branch offices or remote sites where local authentication and session continuity are critical. As long as both access points are part of the same FlexConnect group and properly configured, users can roam between them without interruption.
- A. Incorrect.
Incorrect: In a properly configured FlexConnect group, the session is not re-established, and there is no user disconnection during roaming.
- B. Correct.
Correct: When access points are in the same FlexConnect group, client sessions can seamlessly continue without re-authentication during roaming.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: FlexConnect groups are specifically designed to avoid full re-authentication during roaming between access points in the same group, as long as the group is configured correctly.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The user's session will not be dropped during roaming, even if the WAN link is unavailable, because authentication and roaming are handled locally within the FlexConnect group.