QuestionQ49

Wireless Network Implementation

A retail store has a Cisco 9176 FlexConnect AP at a branch site and must ensure wireless clients can continue accessing the network even when the WAN connection to the central controller is unavailable. The AP must authenticate users locally during outages and continue synchronizing with the controller after connectivity is restored. The IT administrator wants centralized management of all APs but needs high availability for branch users.

Which set of CLI commands on the 9800 WLC configures the AP to satisfy these requirements?

  • A config wlan branch1 flexconnect local-switching
  • B config wireless local ap vlan 6 wlan branch1
  • C wireless profile policy outageflexconnect local authentication
  • D wireless profile policy outageno central authentication
Explanation

On a Cisco Catalyst 9800 controller, FlexConnect local authentication is configured under the wireless policy profile with no central authentication. Disabling central authentication causes the FlexConnect AP to authenticate WLAN users locally, allowing branch connectivity during a controller/WAN outage while retaining centralized controller management when the connection is available.

Learn more

Community Discussion

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!