Which access point mode allows a supported AP to function like a WLAN client would, associating and identifying client connectivity issues?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
An lightweight AP (LAP) operates in one of six different modes:
+ Local mode (default mode): measures noise floor and
interference, and scans for intrusion detection (IDS) events every
180 seconds on unused channels
+ Flex Connect, formerly known as Hybrid Remote Edge AP (HREAP),
mode: allows data traffic to be switched locally and not go
back to the controller. The Flex Connect AP can perform
standalone client authentication and switch VLAN traffic locally
even when it's disconnected to the WLC (Local Switched). Flex
Connect AP can also tunnel (via CAPWAP) both user wireless data
and control traffic to a centralized WLC (Central Switched).
+ Monitor mode: does not handle data traffic between clients and
the infrastructure. It acts like a sensor for location-based services
(LBS), rogue AP detection, and IDS
+ Rogue detector mode: monitor for rogue APs. It does not
handle data at all.
+ Sniffer mode: run as a sniffer and captures and forwards all the
packets on a particular channel to a remote machine where you
can use protocol analysis tool (Wireshark, Airopeek, etc)
to review the packets and diagnose issues. Strictly used for
troubleshooting purposes.
+ Bridge mode: bridge together the WLAN and the wired
infrastructure together.