Drag and drop each CAPWAP message type on the left to its matching function on the right.
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Manages AP configuration, keepalive, and state
Encapsulates user data frames between AP and WLC
Sent by AP to find WLCs
Sent by AP to join a WLC
Sent by WLC to push new settings to AP
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Correct answer & explanation
CAPWAP Control: Manages AP configuration, keepalive, and state
CAPWAP Control messages manage the AP (e.g., keepalive, configuration); CAPWAP Data messages carry user traffic between AP and WLC.
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Variation 1. Drag and drop each CAPWAP message type on the left to its matching function on the right.
mediumWhy P1: Control messages manage the AP (e.g., configuration, keepalive); Data messages carry user traffic; Discovery messages find controllers; Join messages establish the AP-controller association; Configuration messages push settings to the AP.
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