Which access point mode forwards client data out the AP's local switch port?

FlexConnect mode allows an access point to locally switch client data traffic when it loses connectivity to the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) or when configured for local switching. This means the client data exits the AP's local Ethernet port directly onto the local network segment, rather than being tunneled back to the WLC. Sniffer mode turns the AP into a dedicated packet capture device, forwarding all captured frames to a network analyzer. Monitor mode allows the AP to scan for rogue access points and clients, and detect intrusions, but it does not serve clients. Bridge mode is not a standard AP operating mode in Cisco wireless architectures; it generally refers to an AP connecting two wired network segments wirelessly, which is distinct from client data forwarding.