Which AP mode forwards all client traffic to a wireless controller?
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Correct answer: local.
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In local mode, the Access Point (AP) encapsulates all client data traffic and forwards it to the wireless controller via a CAPWAP tunnel. The controller then processes the traffic, applying security policies and routing it appropriately. This mode centralizes traffic management and policy enforcement. Monitor mode is used for sniffing wireless traffic and detecting rogue APs, not for client connectivity. Autonomous APs operate independently and handle all traffic processing locally, without a centralized controller. Rogue detector mode is a specialized monitoring mode focused on identifying unauthorized APs.
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