CWNP CWSP-207 Exam - Topic 2 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for CWNP's CWSP-207 exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 2

Given: Your network includes a controller-based WLAN architecture with centralized data forwarding. The AP builds an encrypted tunnel to the WLAN controller. The WLAN controller is uplinked to the network via a trunked 1 Gbps Ethernet port supporting all necessary VLANs for management, control, and client traffic.

What processes can be used to force an authenticated WLAN client's data traffic into a specific VLAN as it exits the WLAN controller interface onto the wired uplink? (Choose 3)

AOn the Ethernet switch that connects to the AP, configure the switch port as an access port (not trunking) in the VLAN of supported clients.

BDuring 802.1X authentication, RADIUS sends a return list attribute to the WLAN controller assigning the user and all traffic to a specific VLAN.

CIn the WLAN controller's local user database, create a static username-to-VLAN mapping on the WLAN controller to direct data traffic from a specific user to a designated VLAN.

DConfigure the WLAN controller with static SSID-to-VLAN mappings; the user will be assigned to a VLAN according to the SSID being used.

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by Naomi at Jul 19, 2024, 12:19 AM

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Desmond

3 months ago

Not sure about D, seems too simplistic for complex networks.

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Lauran

3 months ago

Wait, can you really do VLAN mapping just with RADIUS?

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Jamika

3 months ago

C sounds like a solid approach too!

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Franchesca

4 months ago

I think A is a bit off, it should be trunking for VLANs.

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Candida

4 months ago

B and D are definitely valid options!

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Leota

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the access port configuration; I thought it was more about trunking for VLANs, so I’m not sure if option A is the best choice here.

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Sylvia

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think creating static username-to-VLAN mappings on the WLAN controller could be a valid approach, so maybe option C is right.

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Billye

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like configuring the WLAN controller with SSID-to-VLAN mappings might be a common practice, so option D sounds familiar.

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Nieves

5 months ago

I remember something about RADIUS attributes being used to assign VLANs during authentication, so I think option B could be correct.

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Margot

5 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward VLAN configuration question. I'm pretty confident I can identify the three correct processes to force a client's traffic into a specific VLAN. I just need to carefully read through the options and think about how a centralized WLAN controller would handle this.

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Daron

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. What exactly do they mean by "forcing" the traffic into a VLAN? Is that the same as just assigning the client to a VLAN? I want to make sure I understand the requirement properly before answering.

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Kristeen

5 months ago

Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. The question is asking about forcing a client's traffic into a specific VLAN as it exits the WLAN controller. The options mention things like RADIUS, local user database, and SSID-to-VLAN mapping. I think I can figure this out.

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An

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it. The key is understanding how the WLAN controller and VLAN assignment work in this centralized architecture.

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Fabiola

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few different options mentioned, and I want to make sure I understand the differences between them before selecting the right ones.

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Lauran

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is that the company needs to track monthly revenue projections from their annual subscription service. So I'm going to go with option D - opportunity products with monthly product schedules. That should give them the level of detail they need to project the monthly revenue.

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Tori

5 months ago

I've done this kind of task before, so I feel pretty confident. The key is to make sure I create the Application Insights instance with the correct name, then follow the steps to integrate it with the web app. As long as I'm thorough, I should be able to complete this successfully.

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Eliseo

9 months ago

I bet the correct answer involves a highly complex algorithm that determines the user's favorite color and automatically assigns them to the corresponding VLAN. That's how these certification exams work, right?

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Alease

8 months ago

C) In the WLAN controller's local user database, create a static username-to-VLAN mapping on the WLAN controller to direct data traffic from a specific user to a designated VLAN.

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Dominic

9 months ago

B) During 802.1X authentication, RADIUS sends a return list attribute to the WLAN controller assigning the user and all traffic to a specific VLAN.

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Reiko

9 months ago

A) On the Ethernet switch that connects to the AP, configure the switch port as an access port (not trunking) in the VLAN of supported clients.

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Lynda

9 months ago

Wait, so we're trying to 'force' the client traffic into a VLAN? I thought the goal was to let the users roam freely, not lock them in a virtual cage!

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Mirta

10 months ago

Hmm, I wonder if there's a 'D) All of the above' option hidden in there somewhere. These networking questions love to trick you like that!

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Stefan

10 months ago

A is kind of a strange choice. Configuring the switch port as an access port? That's not really how you'd control VLAN assignment on a centralized WLAN, is it?

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Melissa

8 months ago

D) Configure the WLAN controller with static SSID-to-VLAN mappings; the user will be assigned to a VLAN according to the SSID being used.

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Natalie

8 months ago

C) In the WLAN controller's local user database, create a static username-to-VLAN mapping on the WLAN controller to direct data traffic from a specific user to a designated VLAN.

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Louis

8 months ago

B) During 802.1X authentication, RADIUS sends a return list attribute to the WLAN controller assigning the user and all traffic to a specific VLAN.

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Idella

10 months ago

D looks interesting too. Mapping the SSID to a VLAN could be a convenient way to handle traffic segregation if you have a consistent SSID-to-user association.

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Sherell

9 months ago

D) Configure the WLAN controller with static SSID-to-VLAN mappings; the user will be assigned to a VLAN according to the SSID being used.

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Cortney

9 months ago

B) During 802.1X authentication, RADIUS sends a return list attribute to the WLAN controller assigning the user and all traffic to a specific VLAN.

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Ashleigh

9 months ago

A) On the Ethernet switch that connects to the AP, configure the switch port as an access port (not trunking) in the VLAN of supported clients.

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Ronny

10 months ago

B and C seem like the most straightforward options to me. The RADIUS return list attribute and local user database mapping are pretty common ways to handle VLAN assignment.

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Kanisha

8 months ago

A) On the Ethernet switch that connects to the AP, configure the switch port as an access port (not trunking) in the VLAN of supported clients.

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Dulce

9 months ago

C) In the WLAN controller's local user database, create a static username-to-VLAN mapping on the WLAN controller to direct data traffic from a specific user to a designated VLAN.

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Dorathy

9 months ago

B) During 802.1X authentication, RADIUS sends a return list attribute to the WLAN controller assigning the user and all traffic to a specific VLAN.

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Natalie

10 months ago

A) On the Ethernet switch that connects to the AP, configure the switch port as an access port (not trunking) in the VLAN of supported clients.

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Keneth

10 months ago

C) In the WLAN controller's local user database, create a static username-to-VLAN mapping on the WLAN controller to direct data traffic from a specific user to a designated VLAN.

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