HPE Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX) — Question 25

A network manager wants to implement an Aruba wireless solution that accommodates 802.1X with EAP-TLS. All wireless users will utilize Active Directory (AD) accounts to authenticate.
Which device will the authenticator forward the authentication requests to in this type of solution?

Answer options

• A. Mobility Master (MM)
• B. Mobility Controller (MC)
• C. RADIUS server
• D. APs

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the RADIUS server is responsible for handling authentication requests in an 802.1X setup. The Mobility Master (MM) and Mobility Controller (MC) manage the overall network but do not directly process authentication requests. APs primarily function as access points and do not handle authentication on their own.