- A
FlexConnect APs can locally switch client data traffic at the remote site without tunneling it to the WLC.
Correct because FlexConnect local switching mode allows client traffic to be bridged locally at the AP, reducing WAN bandwidth usage.
- B
FlexConnect APs always maintain a control and data tunnel to the WLC, even in standalone mode.
Why wrong: Incorrect because in standalone mode (when the WLC is unreachable), the AP operates independently and does not maintain any tunnel.
- C
FlexConnect supports all encryption methods including CCKM and 802.11r in local switching mode.
Why wrong: Incorrect because CCKM is not supported in FlexConnect local switching mode; 802.11r is supported only in specific scenarios.
- D
FlexConnect APs can perform rogue detection and containment even when disconnected from the WLC.
Why wrong: Incorrect because rogue detection and containment require the AP to be connected to the WLC; in standalone mode, these features are not available.
- E
FlexConnect APs can authenticate clients locally using a local RADIUS server or a local user database when the WLC is unreachable.
Correct because FlexConnect supports local authentication (via local RADIUS or local EAP) when the AP is in standalone mode and the WLC is not reachable.
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.
Which two statements about Cisco FlexConnect are true? (Choose two.)
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
FlexConnect APs can locally switch client data traffic at the remote site without tunneling it to the WLC.
FlexConnect allows APs to locally switch client traffic and to function independently when the WLC is unreachable, but it does not support all encryption methods (e.g., CCKM is not supported in FlexConnect local switching mode) and it does not support rogue detection in standalone mode.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
FlexConnect APs can locally switch client data traffic at the remote site without tunneling it to the WLC.
Why this is correct
Correct because FlexConnect local switching mode allows client traffic to be bridged locally at the AP, reducing WAN bandwidth usage.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✗
FlexConnect APs always maintain a control and data tunnel to the WLC, even in standalone mode.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because in standalone mode (when the WLC is unreachable), the AP operates independently and does not maintain any tunnel.
- ✗
FlexConnect supports all encryption methods including CCKM and 802.11r in local switching mode.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because CCKM is not supported in FlexConnect local switching mode; 802.11r is supported only in specific scenarios.
- ✗
FlexConnect APs can perform rogue detection and containment even when disconnected from the WLC.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because rogue detection and containment require the AP to be connected to the WLC; in standalone mode, these features are not available.
- ✓
FlexConnect APs can authenticate clients locally using a local RADIUS server or a local user database when the WLC is unreachable.
Why this is correct
Correct because FlexConnect supports local authentication (via local RADIUS or local EAP) when the AP is in standalone mode and the WLC is not reachable.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
Incorrect because CCKM is not supported in FlexConnect local switching mode; 802.11r is supported only in specific scenarios.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
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What does this 350-401 question test?
Wireless Infrastructure — This question tests Wireless Infrastructure — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: FlexConnect APs can locally switch client data traffic at the remote site without tunneling it to the WLC. — FlexConnect allows APs to locally switch client traffic and to function independently when the WLC is unreachable, but it does not support all encryption methods (e.g., CCKM is not supported in FlexConnect local switching mode) and it does not support rogue detection in standalone mode.
What should I do if I get this 350-401 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related 350-401 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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