What is one reason you might recommend a solution using only autonomous access points to a customer?

What is one reason you might recommend a solution using only autonomous access points to a customer?

What is one reason you might recommend a solution using only autonomous access points to a customer?

A.
The customer requires immediate wireline integration with a Catalyst 6500 switch

B.
The customer requires Layer 3 roaming

C.
The customer wants the option to migrate to LWAPP

D.
The customer needs a outdoor-ready access point

Explanation:
Here is one reason:
Design an Indoor Wireless Network:
The solution based on stand alone (autonomous) APs is offered for customers who need to integrate WLAN functions with the stackable, highly resilient Catalyst 3750 switch with its Integrated Wireless LAN Controller, or who need immediate integration with a Catalyst 6500 within 6 months for a large deployment. They will often have the desire to integrate existing APs or use APs in Cisco IOS mode. These customers may want the option of upgrading to LWAPP. This solution offers large-scale management, along with Layer 3 roaming and Cisco Compatible Extensions. The solution based on stand alone (autonomous) APs also features Cisco IOS software and Cisco PoE.

Here is another reason:
Customers should choose the stand alone (autonomous) AP Solution if they desire a “hybrid” AP option with LWAPP for the future; if they want Cisco IOS software and Cisco PoE support; if they are familiar with CiscoWorks WLSE; if they have in-depth expertise with RF and want to manually control the knobs; if they want immediate wireline inegration for secure, enterprise wireless access to midsize organizations and enterprise branch offices requiring support for 50 to 200 access points in one logical unit (a stack of up to nine 3750G switches); or for much larger enterprises, if they want immediate wireline integration (Catalyst 6500 and 3750) including AP scaling for mid-size or large enterprise WLANs and rich ACLs in the supervisor. The Cisco stand alone (autonomous) AP Solution provides flexibility in optimizing RF design in a challenging RF environment. Another reason for this solution is they need an outdoor-ready AP (1300) or need a variety of external antenna options. Choose the stand alone (autonomous) AP Solution if the customer likes the way overlay IDS is implemented in Cisco’s WLSE.



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CiscoLover

CiscoLover

If the answer is really C, “The customer wants the option to migrate to LWAPP,” then I believe this is just a poorly written test question. While there is a great deal of literature describing how to migrate from autonomous to lightweight, the option to upgrade alone seems a poor motive for this choice.

Option A, “The customer requires immediate wireline integration with a Catalyst 6500 switch,” makes much more sense. The above answer seems to hint at this as well. The product overview for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Wireless LAN Services Module, describes how CAT 6500 module supports wireline integration and swift deployment.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps708/product_data_sheet09186a00802252b7_ps2706_Products_Data_Sheet.html