Exam: 200-301: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 0 Likes
How does CAPWAP communicate between an access point in local mode and (CCNA 200-301)
How does CAPWAP communicate between an access point in local mode and a WLC?
A) The access point must not be connected to the wired network, as it would create a loop.
B) The access point must be connected to the same switch as the WLC.
C) The access point must directly connect to the WLC using a copper cable.
D) The access point has the ability to link to any switch in the network, assuming connectivity to the WLC.
Solution
Correct answer: D) The access point has the ability to link to any switch in the network, assuming connectivity to the WLC.
CAPWAP allows the access point to establish a tunnel with the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) over the network. The access point can connect to any switch in the network, as long as there is connectivity to the WLC.
Once the access point is connected to a switch and obtains an IP address, it can discover and establish a CAPWAP tunnel with the WLC using Layer 3 connectivity.
This flexibility in connecting to any switch in the network provides scalability and ease of deployment in large wireless networks.
Category: Network Access