Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) — Question 194

An engineer deploys APs in autonomous mode to provide corporate and guest access in several retail locations. Remote authentication with IEEE 802.1X is configured to ensure a secure wireless connection for corporate users. Which component must be configured as the authenticator?

Answer options

• A. RADIUS server
• B. authentication server
• C. APs
• D. supplicant

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the Access Points (APs) act as the authenticators in an IEEE 802.1X framework, allowing them to facilitate the authentication process for wireless clients. The RADIUS server (A) is used for backend authentication but is not the authenticator itself. The authentication server (B) is a general term that can refer to various servers but does not specifically identify the APs. The supplicant (D) refers to the client device requesting access and not the component that performs authentication.