200-301 · Network Access

Cisco wireless architectures and access point modes

Objective 2.6 · Describe Cisco wireless architectures and access point modes.

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Compare Local AP mode · FlexConnect · Monitor AP mode · Sniffer AP mode

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Local AP mode

Serves wireless clients and participates in normal controller-based operation.

FlexConnect

Allows a remote AP to locally switch selected client traffic.

Monitor AP mode

Scans radio channels for security and interference without serving clients.

Sniffer AP mode

Captures wireless frames and forwards them to a packet analyzer.

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