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RUCKUS RCWA Exam - Topic 6 Question 4 Discussion

Posted by Filiberto on Nov 20, 2025 at 01:35 AM

A wireless administrator wishes to consolidate the management of RUCKUS APs by onboarding three new sites to SmartZone 5.2. The APs currently managed by this SmartZone cluster are running AP firmware 5.2.1.0.1038. The administrator has noted the following AP software versions for each of the sites:

The APs in San Mateo are running 200.7.10.202.121

The APs in Toronto are running 102.0.0.0.5

The APs in Mexico City are running 5.2.0.0.1412

Which three statements are true with regard to onboarding, one for each of these three sites? (Choose three.)

Suggested Answer: D, E, F

In this SmartZone 5.2 onboarding scenario:

San Mateo (200.7.10.202.121): These APs are running Unleashed firmware, which cannot directly join a SmartZone controller. According to the RUCKUS One Online Help -- AP Firmware Migration, Unleashed APs must first be converted to Standalone (Solo) mode using CLI (set director ip <SZ_IP> or set scg ip) before they can connect. Thus, D (San Mateo devices can use ap-mode commands to onboard) is correct.

Toronto (102.0.0.0.5): This firmware version represents ZoneDirector (ZD) code. APs on ZD firmware communicate using LWAPP, and to migrate them, administrators must perform a firmware conversion process (using set scg ip) for SmartZone compatibility. Therefore, E (Toronto devices will use LWAPP to communicate to SmartZone) is correct.

Mexico City (5.2.0.0.1412): These APs already match the SmartZone firmware family (5.2.x), meaning they are currently or can immediately be managed by this SmartZone cluster. Therefore, F is correct.


RUCKUS One Online Help -- AP Firmware Compatibility and Onboarding

RUCKUS Analytics 3.5 User Guide -- Device Connection and Cluster Management

RUCKUS AI Documentation -- SmartZone AP Management and Migration Workflows

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30 comments · newest first
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Buffy 6 months ago
Mexico City devices are already managed by the cluster, so that’s a given.
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Carma 6 months ago
San Mateo can onboard with ap-mode commands too.
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Adelaide 6 months ago
No, I believe they will use SSH to communicate.
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An 7 months ago
Toronto devices should use LWAPP, right?
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Tomas 7 months ago
Mexico City can definitely use CLI commands.
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Anglea 7 months ago
I think San Mateo needs Solo Code. Makes sense.
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Paris 8 months ago
I thought the Mexico City APs were already managed by the cluster?
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Elvis 8 months ago
Mexico City can definitely use CLI commands.
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Shawnna 8 months ago
Wait, are the Toronto devices really using SSH? Seems off.
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Marsha 8 months ago
Wait, so we have to onboard APs from three different cities? This is going to be a headache.
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Dorian 8 months ago
Haha, I bet the admin is regretting not keeping better track of those firmware versions!
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Penney 8 months ago
F) Mexico City devices are currently being managed by this cluster.
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Claribel 9 months ago
D) San Mateo devices can use ap-mode commands to onboard.
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Goldie 9 months ago
B) Mexico City devices can use CLI commands to onboard.
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Silvana 9 months ago
I vaguely remember that the San Mateo devices can use ap-mode commands, but I need to double-check that against the firmware versions.
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Joanna 9 months ago
For Toronto, I feel like SSH is commonly used, but I might be mixing that up with LWAPP.
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Shelia 9 months ago
This is a good question, but it requires attention to detail. I'll need to double-check the firmware versions and onboarding options to make sure I get the right answers.
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Mendy 9 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The firmware versions and onboarding methods seem straightforward, and I think I can identify the three correct statements.
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Laurel 10 months ago
I think the Mexico City devices can definitely use CLI commands, but I can't recall if that's the only option for them.
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Junita 10 months ago
San Mateo devices need Solo Code to onboard.
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Alverta 10 months ago
I remember something about Solo Code, but I'm not sure if that's specific to San Mateo's APs.
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Lina 10 months ago
Totally agree with that!
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Staci 10 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to match the onboarding method to the firmware version for each site. I'll need to review the options carefully and select the three true statements.
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Cherelle 11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the different firmware versions and how that impacts the onboarding process. I'll need to make sure I understand the requirements for each site before answering.
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Hildegarde 11 months ago
This looks like a tricky question about onboarding different APs to a SmartZone cluster. I'll need to carefully review the firmware versions and onboarding methods for each site.
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Lilli 5 months ago
↳ replying to Hildegarde
I wonder how Toronto's SSH will affect the setup.
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Clorinda 5 months ago
↳ replying to Hildegarde
Mexico City's CLI commands could simplify things.
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Felicitas 6 months ago
↳ replying to Hildegarde
San Mateo's Solo Code requirement is interesting.
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Zachary 6 months ago
↳ replying to Hildegarde
I agree, especially with those firmware versions.
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Reita 6 months ago
↳ replying to Hildegarde
This onboarding process seems complicated.
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