Question

A LAP operating in ________ mode enables failsafe if the CAPWAP connection goes down. Does not provide BSS. Enables LAP to switch traffic between a given SSID and a given VLAN.

a. Bridge Mode
b. FlexConnect mode
c. Sniffer mode
d. Local mode

Answer 1

FlexConnect mode allows a Lightweight Access Point to enable failsafe and maintain network functionality by mapping specific SSIDs to corresponding VLANs even if the CAPWAP connection to the controller is down.

Step-by-step explanation:

A Lightweight Access Point (LAP) operating in FlexConnect mode enables failsafe if the Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) connection goes down. This mode does not provide basic service set (BSS). FlexConnect mode allows an LAP to map traffic from a specific Service Set Identifier (SSID) to a corresponding VLAN. This enables communication between wireless clients and the network even when connection to the controller is impaired. FlexConnect is particularly useful for branches that connect over WAN to a central office, as it allows these branches to maintain functionality despite WAN outages or issues affecting the central controller.