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Quick Answer
The correct answer is that the DHCP server sends the DHCP Ack as the final step. In DHCP bridging for wireless client IP assignment, the access point acts as a transparent Layer 2 bridge, forwarding the client’s DHCP Discover directly onto the wired network without any proxy or relay intervention. This means the four-way DHCP handshake—Discover, Offer, Request, and Ack—occurs exactly as it would for a wired host, with the AP simply encapsulating and forwarding each message between the wireless client and the wired DHCP server. On the ENCOR 350-401 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how wireless clients obtain IP addresses in a bridged deployment versus a centralized or FlexConnect local switching model. A common trap is confusing DHCP bridging with DHCP relay or snooping; remember that bridging implies the AP does not modify or intercept DHCP messages. A useful memory tip is to think of the AP as a “wireless extension cord”—it just passes the electrical signal (DHCP packets) straight through, so the client and server complete the full DORA sequence.
CCNP Wireless Infrastructure Practice Question
This 350-401 practice question tests your understanding of wireless infrastructure. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Drag and drop the steps of Wireless client IP address assignment via DHCP bridging into the correct order, from first to last.
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"first"Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Client associates and authenticates to AP
In DHCP bridging, the client first associates and authenticates. The AP then bridges the DHCP Discover from the client to the wired network. The DHCP server replies with Offer, the client sends Request, and the server sends Ack, completing the process.
Key principle: A trunk being up does not mean the VLAN is allowed across it. Always verify the allowed VLAN list and whether the VLAN exists on both switches.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: an active trunk can still block the VLAN you need
A trunk being up does not prove every VLAN is crossing it. Check allowed VLAN lists, native VLAN mismatch, VLAN existence and access-port assignment.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
VLAN questions usually combine access-port and trunking clues. The key is to identify whether the issue is local to one switchport, caused by the trunk, or caused by the VLAN not existing where it needs to exist.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
- Trunk ports carry multiple VLANs between switches.
- Allowed VLAN lists decide which VLANs can cross a trunk.
- Native VLAN mismatch can create confusing symptoms.
TExam Day Tips
- Use show vlan brief to verify access VLANs.
- Use show interfaces trunk to verify trunk state and allowed VLANs.
- Do not treat every same-VLAN issue as a routing problem.
Key takeaway
A trunk being up does not mean the VLAN is allowed across it. Always verify the allowed VLAN list and whether the VLAN exists on both switches.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A help-desk technician troubleshoots why a newly connected PC cannot reach shared printers on the same floor. The cable is good, the switch port is active, but the PC is in VLAN 20 and the printers are in VLAN 10. The uplink trunk only allows VLAN 10. A trunk being up does not mean every VLAN crosses it.
What to study next
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FAQ
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What does this 350-401 question test?
Wireless Infrastructure — This question tests Wireless Infrastructure — Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Client associates and authenticates to AP — In DHCP bridging, the client first associates and authenticates. The AP then bridges the DHCP Discover from the client to the wired network. The DHCP server replies with Offer, the client sends Request, and the server sends Ack, completing the process.
What should I do if I get this 350-401 question wrong?
Review VLAN allowed lists, native VLAN mismatch detection, and how to verify VLAN membership with show vlan brief and show interfaces trunk. Then practise related 350-401 questions on switching, trunking, and access-port configuration.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
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Variation 1. Drag and drop the steps of Wireless client IP address assignment via DHCP bridging into the correct order, from first to last.
medium- ✓ A.Client associates to AP and sends DHCP Discover
- ✓ B.AP bridges DHCP Discover to wired network
- ✓ C.DHCP server sends DHCP Offer to client via AP
- ✓ D.Client sends DHCP Request to DHCP server
- ✓ E.DHCP server sends DHCP Ack to client via AP
Why A: In DHCP bridging, the AP bridges the client's DHCP request to the wired network. The client first associates and sends a DHCP Discover broadcast. The AP bridges this frame to the wired VLAN. The DHCP server responds with a DHCP Offer, which the AP bridges back to the client. The client then sends a DHCP Request, and the server sends a DHCP Ack to complete the assignment.
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