Exam 200-301 topic 1 question 301 discussion

typical voodo question of cisco: autonomous AP require a network infrastructure (underlay) to function, but not to the same degree as AP since they don't use CAPWAP, they don't rely on central controller and require more knowledge to maintain (complexity). the other answer don't seem that incorrect to me, but option A is the more correct.

keyword-: "less dependent", as in isolated/self-contained

A is correct, it is more easy to configure a AP in Cloud based mode

A is correct

Im choosing A. Official Cert Guide Page 636 Cloud-based AP Architecture Recall that an autonomous AP needs quite a bit of configuration and management. To help manage more and more autonomous APs as the wireless network grows, you could place an AP management platform such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure in a central location within the enterprise. The management platform would need to be purchased, configured, and maintained too. A simpler approach is a cloud-based AP architecture, where the AP management function is pushed out of the enterprise and into the Internet cloud. Cisco Meraki is cloud-based and offers centralized management of wireless, switched, and security networks built from Meraki products. For example, through the cloud networking service, you can configure and manage APs, monitor wireless performance and activity, generate reports, and so on.

This is a YoYo question like never before

I go for B

Atonomous: Having the ability to gevern itself.

In autonomous mode, each AP operates independently and does not require a central controller. Configuration changes and firmware updates must be made manually on each AP. In contrast, cloud-based mode involves APs that operate under the control of a centralized controller located in the cloud. In this mode, configuration changes and firmware updates are pushed from the cloud to the APs, and the controller provides a centralized view of the network. When deciding which mode to deploy, the network administrator must consider the dependencies of each mode. In autonomous mode, the APs are less dependent on the underlying network infrastructure but require more manual maintenance, which may be more complex for a large number of APs. In cloud-based mode, the APs rely on the underlying network infrastructure and require more complex maintenance for the centralized controller, but provide easy deployment and automation for a large number of APs. Therefore, the correct answer to this question is option B: "Cloud-based mode APs rely on underlays and are more complex to maintain than APs in autonomous mode."