300-430 Question 7
Single answerAn organization has deployed a Cisco wireless network using FlexConnect mode to support branch locations. The administrator wants to ensure that wireless clients can continue to access local resources even if the WAN link to the central office becomes unavailable. Which FlexConnect feature or configuration is required to achieve this?
- A
Enable Local Switching on the FlexConnect APs.
- B
Configure the APs to operate in Bridge Mode.
- C
Enable OfficeExtend Mode on the APs.
- D
Configure the APs to operate in Monitor Mode.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
FlexConnect is designed to support deployments where branch sites have limited or unreliable WAN connectivity to the central controller. Enabling Local Switching on FlexConnect APs allows them to switch client traffic directly to the local network, ensuring uninterrupted access to local resources even if the WAN link to the central office becomes unavailable. This is a key feature of FlexConnect and is critical for ensuring network resilience in branch deployments.
- A. Correct.
Enabling Local Switching on FlexConnect APs allows wireless traffic to be forwarded directly to the local network at the branch site without needing to traverse the WAN link to the central office. This ensures clients can access local resources even if the WAN link is down.
- B. Incorrect.
Bridge Mode is not a FlexConnect-specific mode and is typically used for creating point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless links. It does not address the issue of local resource access in the event of WAN failure.
- C. Incorrect.
OfficeExtend Mode is used to provide secure connectivity for teleworkers and is not related to enabling local resource access in a FlexConnect deployment.
- D. Incorrect.
Monitor Mode is used for intrusion detection, site surveys, or troubleshooting, and does not enable local resource access or traffic forwarding in a FlexConnect environment.