Which protocol causes a Wireless LAN Controller to generate a local SSL certificate for its web GUI?
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Correct answer: HTTPS.
Why this is the answer
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the correct answer because it mandates the use of SSL/TLS for secure communication. When a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) is configured to use HTTPS for its web-based graphical user interface (GUI), it necessitates a secure connection. If a pre-existing, trusted certificate is not configured, the WLC will automatically generate a self-signed SSL certificate to enable this secure communication. RADIUS and TACACS+ are authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) protocols, not directly involved in securing the WLC's web GUI with SSL certificates. HTTP is an insecure protocol and does not use SSL/TLS, thus it would not trigger the generation of an SSL certificate.
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