What is the purpose of sniffer mode on a Cisco AP?

To act as a dedicated sensor for monitoring the RF environment

To capture and forward wireless traffic to a device running protocol analysis software

To detect rogue devices and report them to the WLC

To serve clients and tunnel traffic to the WLC

What is a key characteristic of a cloud-based AP architecture?

The AP is managed by a controller located in the cloud.

The AP only forwards data traffic to the cloud for processing.

The AP requires an on-premises WLC for all control functions.

The AP operates completely independently with no management system.

A small office has a single Cisco AP that must provide wireless access independently, without any controller or cloud service. The AP must handle all configuration, authentication, and client traffic locally. Which architecture is appropriate?

FlexConnect mode with a remote WLC

Centralized split-MAC architecture

A small business has two Cisco APs and no WLC. They want to add a third AP later. The owner wants to avoid any recurring cloud subscription fees and prefers to manage each AP individually. However, they also want to enable fast roaming for VoIP phones. Which architecture should they choose?

Autonomous APs with a third-party controller

Centralized split-MAC architecture with a WLC

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2.6 Describe Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP Modes 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 8)

Part of the Network Access domain, which accounts for 20% of the 200-301 exam. Cisco does not publish an official question count, but from its 120-minute exam (~50–80 total, ~10–16 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 43 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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36application · medium
A university's security team wants to continuously monitor the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands for unauthorized access points and rogue clients. They have spare Cisco APs that will not serve any legitimate users. The APs must report their findings to the existing WLC. Which AP mode should be used?
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What is the purpose of sniffer mode on a Cisco AP?
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What is a key characteristic of a cloud-based AP architecture?
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39application · medium
A small office has a single Cisco AP that must provide wireless access independently, without any controller or cloud service. The AP must handle all configuration, authentication, and client traffic locally. Which architecture is appropriate?
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40expert · hard
A small business has two Cisco APs and no WLC. They want to add a third AP later. The owner wants to avoid any recurring cloud subscription fees and prefers to manage each AP individually. However, they also want to enable fast roaming for VoIP phones. Which architecture should they choose?
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