350-401 Question 166
Single answerAn enterprise is deploying a Cisco wireless network to optimize coverage and minimize interference in a large warehouse environment. The environment contains numerous tall shelves and metal objects that obstruct signals. Which combination of AP mode and antenna type would be most appropriate for this scenario?
- A
FlexConnect mode with omnidirectional antennas
- B
Local mode with directional antennas
- C
Local mode with omnidirectional antennas
- D
Monitor mode with directional antennas
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
In a warehouse environment with tall shelves and metal obstructions, Local mode with directional antennas is the most appropriate choice. Local mode ensures centralized management and control, while directional antennas focus the wireless signal in specific directions, reducing interference and overcoming obstructions to provide better coverage and performance.
- A. Incorrect.
FlexConnect mode is primarily used for remote sites with limited WAN bandwidth and does not optimize coverage in environments like large warehouses. Omnidirectional antennas distribute signals in all directions, which may lead to interference in a warehouse with obstructions.
- B. Correct.
Local mode is the standard operational mode for APs in environments with a centralized controller. Directional antennas focus the signal in a specific direction, making them ideal for environments with obstructions like tall shelves and metal objects, as they reduce interference and improve signal strength.
- C. Incorrect.
While Local mode is the correct choice for a centralized deployment, omnidirectional antennas are not ideal for environments with obstructions, as their signal distribution in all directions can lead to interference and poor coverage in areas obstructed by shelves or metal objects.
- D. Incorrect.
Monitor mode is used for scanning the wireless environment for rogue devices or interference. It does not provide client connectivity, making it unsuitable for optimizing coverage in a warehouse.