CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 800

Which two functions does a WLC perform in the lightweight access-point architecture that an AP performs independently in an autonomous architecture? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. managing RF channels, including transmission power
• B. handling the association, authentication, and roaming of wireless clients
• C. sending and processing beacon frames
• D. encrypting and decrypting traffic that uses the WAP protocol family
• E. preventing collisions between wireless clients on the same RF channel

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The correct answers, A and B, indicate that the WLC is responsible for managing RF channels and handling the client wireless interactions, which are tasks that an AP performs independently in an autonomous setup. Options C, D, and E are functions that either still involve the AP's operation or are not primarily managed by the WLC in a lightweight architecture.