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350-401 Practice Question: Which two statements about the Cisco FlexConnect…
Which two statements about the Cisco FlexConnect architecture are true? (Choose two.)
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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
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FlexConnect APs can locally switch client data traffic when the CAPWAP tunnel to the WLC is down.
FlexConnect allows local switching and backup connectivity when the WLC is unreachable. Central switching requires the CAPWAP tunnel to the WLC. FlexConnect groups are used to apply common policies, not to assign APs to different VLANs. Native VLAN tagging is supported on the uplink port.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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FlexConnect APs can locally switch client data traffic when the CAPWAP tunnel to the WLC is down.
Why this is correct
Correct because FlexConnect supports local switching even if the WLC is unreachable, using the local VLAN configuration.
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FlexConnect APs must always tunnel all client traffic back to the WLC for central switching.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because FlexConnect can operate in local switching mode, not always central switching.
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FlexConnect APs can be assigned to a FlexConnect group to share the same VLAN and ACL configuration.
Why this is correct
Correct because FlexConnect groups allow multiple APs to inherit the same local policies, such as VLANs and ACLs.
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FlexConnect APs require a direct Layer 2 connection to the WLC at all times.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because FlexConnect APs can operate independently via the local network when the WLC is not reachable.
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FlexConnect APs cannot support native VLAN tagging on the uplink interface.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because FlexConnect APs do support 802.1Q trunking and native VLAN configuration on the uplink.
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