RUCKUS RCWA Exam - Topic 6 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for RUCKUS's RCWA exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 6

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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.)

ASan Mateo devices need to be running Solo Code.

BMexico City devices can use CLI commands to onboard.

CToronto devices will use SSH to communicate to SmartZone.

DSan Mateo devices can use ap-mode commands to onboard.

EToronto devices will use LWAPP to communicate to SmartZone.

FMexico City devices are currently being managed by this cluster.

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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

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

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Paris

9 hours ago

I thought the Mexico City APs were already managed by the cluster?

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Elvis

6 days ago

Mexico City can definitely use CLI commands.

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Shawnna

11 days ago

Wait, are the Toronto devices really using SSH? Seems off.

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Marsha

16 days ago

Wait, so we have to onboard APs from three different cities? This is going to be a headache.

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Dorian

21 days ago

Haha, I bet the admin is regretting not keeping better track of those firmware versions!

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Penney

26 days ago

F) Mexico City devices are currently being managed by this cluster.

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Claribel

1 month ago

D) San Mateo devices can use ap-mode commands to onboard.

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Goldie

1 month ago

B) Mexico City devices can use CLI commands to onboard.

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Silvana

1 month 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

San Mateo devices need Solo Code to onboard.

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Alverta

2 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

3 months ago

Totally agree with that!

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Staci

3 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

3 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

3 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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