CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 1052

Which connection type is used when an engineer connects to an AP without a configured IP address or dial-up number to manage the device?

Answer options

• A. AUX
• B. Ethernet
• C. VIY
• D. console

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, console, as it is the standard method for connecting directly to a device for management without requiring an IP address. AUX and Ethernet connections typically require some form of network configuration, while VIY is not a recognized connection type for this scenario.