Which DHCP option, dependent on the AP VCI, returns at least one WLAN management IP during discovery?
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Correct answer: Option 43.
Why this is the answer
Option 43 is correct because it is the DHCP option specifically used by Cisco Lightweight Access Points (LAPs) to discover a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). When a LAP boots up, it sends a DHCP request. If a DHCP server is configured with Option 43, it can return the IP address(es) of one or more WLCs, allowing the AP to establish a CAPWAP tunnel and join a WLAN. This option is dependent on the AP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) to ensure the DHCP server provides the correct WLC IP addresses. Option 15 is incorrect; it specifies the DNS domain name. Option 125 is incorrect; it's used for vendor-specific information but not typically for WLC discovery in this context. Option 42 is incorrect; it specifies Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers.
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