What is a difference between local AP mode and FlexConnect AP mode?
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Correct answer: Local AP mode creates two CAPWAP tunnels per AP to the WLC.
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Local AP mode establishes two CAPWAP tunnels between the AP and the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC): a CAPWAP Control tunnel for management and a CAPWAP Data tunnel for client traffic. This ensures all client traffic is centrally processed by the WLC. FlexConnect AP mode, however, is designed for branch office deployments where the AP can locally switch client data traffic if connectivity to the WLC is lost, maintaining service. It still uses a CAPWAP Control tunnel, but the data path can be local. Local APs do not behave as autonomous APs; they are fully dependent on the WLC. FlexConnect APs are designed to function even if the WLC connection is lost, unlike the statement suggesting failure. When local switching is configured in FlexConnect, traffic is bridged locally, not sent to the WLC.
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