350-401 Question 167
Single answerA network engineer is deploying Cisco Access Points (APs) in a warehouse environment. The APs need to provide seamless connectivity for mobile inventory devices that frequently move between aisles. The environment also has long, narrow spaces with minimal obstructions. Which AP mode and antenna type should the engineer select to optimize performance in this scenario?
- A
FlexConnect mode with omnidirectional antennas
- B
Local mode with directional antennas
- C
Bridge mode with omnidirectional antennas
- D
Local mode with omnidirectional antennas
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
In a warehouse with long, narrow aisles, directional antennas are better suited because they concentrate the wireless signal in a specific direction, ensuring better coverage and performance. Local mode provides optimal traffic handling by centralizing processing at the controller, making it a suitable mode for environments requiring seamless connectivity and mobility.
- A. Incorrect.
FlexConnect mode is typically used for remote sites with minimal WAN dependency. While omnidirectional antennas provide 360-degree coverage, they are not ideal for long, narrow spaces like warehouse aisles.
- B. Correct.
Local mode with directional antennas is the best choice for this scenario. Local mode ensures optimal connectivity by centralizing traffic at the controller, and directional antennas focus RF energy along a specific path, which is ideal for long, narrow spaces.
- C. Incorrect.
Bridge mode is used for point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless connections between APs, not for client connectivity. Omnidirectional antennas are not suitable for this scenario due to their broad coverage pattern.
- D. Incorrect.
While Local mode is suitable for optimizing connectivity, omnidirectional antennas are not ideal for the warehouse environment because their coverage is not focused and may lead to signal wastage in the narrow aisles.