300-430 Question 9
Single answerAn enterprise has deployed FlexConnect access points at a remote branch office. The WAN link between the branch and the main office occasionally becomes unstable. Which configuration ensures that wireless clients can continue to access local resources, such as printers, even when the WAN link is down?
- A
Configure the access points in FlexConnect local switching mode
- B
Enable central authentication on the access points
- C
Deploy the access points in FlexConnect central switching mode
- D
Enable VLAN-based central authentication and switching
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
FlexConnect local switching mode is designed to handle scenarios where access points at a remote site need to operate independently of the controller due to WAN link issues. By switching client traffic locally, FlexConnect ensures uninterrupted access to local resources like printers and servers, even when the central controller is unavailable.
- A. Correct.
Correct: FlexConnect local switching mode allows access points to switch traffic locally at the site, enabling clients to access local resources even when the WAN link is unavailable.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Central authentication requires a connection to the central controller, which is not feasible when the WAN link is down.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Central switching mode sends all client traffic to the central controller, which would fail if the WAN link is unstable or down.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: VLAN-based central authentication and switching still depends on the central controller, which cannot be reached during WAN outages.