Which two Cisco WLC port types provide out-of-band management?
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Correct answer: service, console.
Why this is the answer
The service port (also known as the GigabitEthernet port) and the console port are used for out-of-band management of a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). The service port is a dedicated out-of-band management interface that can be configured with an IP address for remote access via SSH or HTTPS, independent of the network managed by the WLC. The console port provides direct, local access to the WLC's command-line interface (CLI) for initial setup, troubleshooting, or when network connectivity is unavailable. The management port is an in-band interface, meaning it uses the same network infrastructure that the WLC is managing. Distribution system and redundant are not port types; redundant refers to a high-availability configuration, and distribution system refers to the network infrastructure connecting access points.
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