Which two descriptions of FlexConnect mode for Cisco APs are true? (Choose two.)
A.
APs that operate in FlexConnect mode cannot detect rogue APs.
B.
When connected to the controller, FlexConnect APs can tunnel traffic back to the controller.
C.
FlexConnect mode is used when the APs are set up in a mesh environment and used to bridge between each other.
D.
FlexConnect mode is a feature that is designed to allow specified CAPWAP-enabled APs to exclude themselves from managing data traffic between clients and infrastructure.
E.
FlexConnect mode is a wireless solution for branch office and remote office deployments.
FlexConnect is a wireless solution for branch office and remote office deployments. It enables customers to configure and control access points (AP) in a branch or remote office from the corporate office through a wide area network (WAN) link without deploying a controller in each office. The FlexConnect access points can switch client data traffic locally and perform client authentication locally when their connection to the controller is lost. When they are connected to the controller, they can also send traffic back to the controller. In the connected mode, the FlexConnect access point can also perform local authentication.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/flexconnect.html
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/flexconnect.html
"FlexConnect is a wireless solution for branch office and remote office deployments."
"A FlexConnect AP can, on a per-WLAN basis, either tunnel client data in CAPWAP to the controller (called Central Switching)"
"D. FlexConnect mode is a feature that is designed to allow specified CAPWAP-enabled APs to exclude themselves from managing data traffic between clients and infrastructure: FlexConnect mode allows APs to process and forward client traffic locally, without sending it to the controller for processing. This can reduce network latency and bandwidth utilization, especially in remote or branch offices."
"Option E is incorrect because while FlexConnect mode can be used in branch or remote offices, it is not limited to those environments and can be used in any deployment scenario where the features of FlexConnect mode are applicable."
Flexconnect has two modes
1. Centrally switched - Primarily, tunnels traffic to WLC, if lost connectivity, starts to switch locally. When recovers starts tunneling back. ( This is what Answer B is referring to)
2. Locally switched - always switched locally.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/7-2/configuration/guide/cg/cg_flexconnect.html
A FlexConnect AP can, on a per-WLAN basis, either tunnel client data in CAPWAP to the controller (called Central Switching), or have client data egress at the AP’s LAN port (called Local Switching). With Locally Switched WLANs, the AP can tag client traffic in separate VLANs, to segregate the traffic from its management interface.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/flexconnect.html#flexconnect-overview
I would chose DE
Given answer is correct, answer B confirms that AP is connected to WLC(Reachable)
Operation Modes
There are two modes of operation for the FlexConnect AP.
1- Connected mode: The WLC is reachable. In this mode the FlexConnect AP has CAPWAP connectivity with its WLC.
2- Standalone mode: The WLC is unreachable. The FlexConnect has lost or failed to establish CAPWAP connectivity with its WLC. A WAN-link outage between a branch and its central site is a example of such a mode of operation.
I think it's D & E. In flex connect mode, the APs don't have to send DATA traffic back to the WLC, that traffic can be sent locally on the switch. Only control plane traffic goes back to the WLC.
FLEX CONNECT MODE -
-- Ideal for branch network locations
-- Traffic is switched locally at branch (instead of via the CAPWAP tunnel on the WLC)
-- Can find rogue access points
At work we have configured AP in flexconnect mode for users(localy switched) and for Guest vlan we have centraly switched on the same AP (goes to the wlc) it works very well. So BE is correct answer
or maybe i just don't understand what D is trying to say, I read it as though it's trying to say no need to send data back to the WLC. I wish Cisco would make some of the wording of their questions better! ughh. so frustrating.
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