Given: A large enterprise is designing a secure, scalable, and manageable 802.11n WLAN that will support thousands of users. The enterprise will support both 802.1X/EAP-TTLS and PEAPv0/MSCHAPv2. Currently, the company is upgrading network servers as well and will replace their existing Microsoft IAS implementation with Microsoft NPS, querying Active Directory for user authentication.
For this organization, as they update their WLAN infrastructure, what WLAN controller feature will likely be least valuable?
Suggested Answer: B
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24 comments · newest first
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Mireya
9 months ago
SNMPv3 support? Seems like a weird choice for least valuable.
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Chanel
9 months ago
Wait, why would an internal RADIUS server be less valuable?
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Gerri
10 months ago
VLAN trunking is pretty standard, can't see it being least valuable.
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Ashton
10 months ago
I think WIPS support is overkill for most setups.
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Pauline
11 months ago
WPA2-Enterprise is essential for security.
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Mitsue
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards SNMPv3 support being the least valuable, but I’m not confident since monitoring is still important for large networks.
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Jordan
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question about WLAN features, and I think WIPS support could be less critical if they have other security measures in place.
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Odette
11 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like the internal RADIUS server might be less important since they’re using Microsoft NPS now.
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Mona
11 months ago
I remember discussing how WPA2-Enterprise is crucial for secure authentication, so I think it might not be the least valuable feature.
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Cherelle
12 months ago
This is a tricky one. The question provides a lot of context, so I need to carefully consider each option. I'm leaning towards WIPS support and integration being the least valuable, since the focus seems to be more on authentication and scalability.
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Pearline
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The enterprise is focused on a secure and scalable WLAN, so WPA2-Enterprise is a must-have. I'd say 802.1Q VLAN trunking is probably the least valuable feature here.
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Charolette
12 months ago
I think the least valuable feature would be SNMPv3 support. The question doesn't mention any need for advanced network management, so that feature might not be as critical.
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Denise
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions supporting both 802.1X/EAP-TTLS and PEAPv0/MSCHAPv2, so WIPS support and integration could be important for security.
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Eric
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. The enterprise is already upgrading to Microsoft NPS for authentication, so an internal RADIUS server would be redundant.
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Buck
1 year ago
WIPS support and integration could be a bit overkill for this use case. They're probably better off focusing on the core WPA2-Enterprise and authentication features.
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Lauran
1 year ago
I agree with Ernest. Since they're upgrading to Microsoft NPS, VLAN trunking doesn't seem like a critical requirement for their WLAN infrastructure.
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Sommer
1 year ago
I agree with Clarinda, Internal RADIUS server may not be as important in this scenario.
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Ernest
1 year ago
I think 802.1Q VLAN trunking would be the least valuable feature for this enterprise. They're already using Active Directory for user authentication, so an internal RADIUS server might not be necessary.
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Ammie
9 months ago
WIPS support could be more beneficial than VLAN trunking.
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Dick
10 months ago
Definitely, they have a solid AD setup.
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Colene
10 months ago
I agree, 802.1Q VLAN trunking seems less critical.
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Carmen
10 months ago
Internal RADIUS might not be needed with NPS in play.
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Clarinda
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe Internal RADIUS server would be the least valuable.
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Dominque
1 year ago
I think the least valuable feature would be WIPS support and integration.