Discuss HP HPE7-A01 Exam Topic 7 Question 24

For an Aruba AOS10 AP in mixed mode, which factors can be used to determine the forwarding role assigned to a client? (Select two.)

Suggested Answer: A, D

Client IP address: This factor can be used to determine if the client is on the same VLAN as the AP or not. If the client IP address is on the same VLAN as the AP, then the client traffic is bridged locally.If the client IP address is on a different VLAN than the AP, then the client traffic is forwarded to the gateway cluster through a secure tunnel12.

Client VLAN: This factor can be used to determine if the client belongs to a specific VLAN or not.If the client belongs to a specific VLAN, then the client traffic is forwarded to that VLAN based on its IP address and security profile12.

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34 comments · newest first

Ettie 11 months ago

Wait, can Client SSID really determine forwarding role? Seems off.

William 11 months ago

Agree, it's all about the VLAN and authentication!

An 11 months ago

Surprised that Client IP address isn't one of the main factors!

Teri 12 months ago

I think Client MAC address could be a factor too.

Chantell 12 months ago

Definitely 802.1X authentication result and Client VLAN!

Shawna 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards the client VLAN and the 802.1X result, but I’m not completely confident about the VLAN part.

Ceola 1 year ago

I feel like the client MAC address might be relevant, but I can't recall if it's a primary factor.

Maryann 1 year ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I think the client SSID could also play a role in determining the forwarding role.

Justine 1 year ago

I think the 802.1X authentication result is definitely one of the factors, but I'm not sure about the second one. Maybe the client VLAN?

Jeannetta 1 year ago

The client MAC address and 802.1X authentication result seem like the most logical choices here. I'll mark those two and move on to the next question.

Jacki 1 year ago

I'm confident that the client MAC address is one of the factors, but I'm not sure about the other one. I'll have to review my notes on Aruba AOS10 to make sure I'm not missing anything.

Emerson 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. The client IP address and SSID don't seem directly relevant to the forwarding role, so I'll go with the MAC address and 802.1X authentication result.

Linsey 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the client MAC address is important, but I'm not sure about the other factor. I'll have to think this through carefully.

Leota 1 year ago

This one seems straightforward. I think the client MAC address and 802.1X authentication result are the key factors that determine the forwarding role.

Laila 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I don't miss any important nuances. I'll read through the choices methodically to pick the right one.

Afton 2 years ago

Definitely B and C. I mean, who needs SSID or VLAN when you've got authentication and MAC address? That's the real power move.

Mozell 2 years ago

Ah, the age-old dilemma: IP address or MAC address? I say we throw them both out and use the client's shoe size instead.

Kaitlyn 2 years ago

↳ replying to Mozell

B) 802.1X authentication result

Jonelle 2 years ago

↳ replying to Mozell

A) Client IP address

Alease 2 years ago

Wait, what about the client's horoscope? Surely that must be a factor too!

Dalene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Alease

C) Client MAC address

Felix 2 years ago

↳ replying to Alease

A) Client IP address

Celestina 2 years ago

I see where you're coming from, Leota. Those factors could also play a role in determining the forwarding role.

Leota 2 years ago

I believe the client MAC address and Client IP address are also important factors to consider.

Janna 2 years ago

I agree with Zoila, those factors make sense for determining the forwarding role.

Zoila 2 years ago

I think the client VLAN and 802.1X authentication result can determine the forwarding role.

Linwood 2 years ago

Client MAC address and 802.1X authentication result? Easy peasy, that's the way to go!

Fairy 2 years ago

↳ replying to Linwood

No problem, happy to help!

Alexis 2 years ago

↳ replying to Linwood

Great, that makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!

Lauran 2 years ago

↳ replying to Linwood

Yes, those are the factors used to determine the forwarding role.

Natalya 2 years ago

↳ replying to Linwood

It's important to consider both the client MAC address and the 802.1X authentication result when assigning the forwarding role.

Lindsey 2 years ago

↳ replying to Linwood

Yes, those are the two factors that play a key role in determining the forwarding role for a client in mixed mode.

Mary 2 years ago

↳ replying to Linwood

Client MAC address and 802.1X authentication result are the factors used to determine the forwarding role assigned to a client.

Justine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Linwood

I think it's Client MAC address and 802.1X authentication result.

HPE7-A01 Exam - Topic 7 Question 24 Discussion