Wireless Controller

Which of the following provides the ability to deploy consistent access point configurations from a central location?

A.

Wireless controller

B.

AAA server

C.

WiFi-protected setup

D.

Proxy server

E.

VPN concentrator.

A.

The correct answer is A. Wireless controller.

A wireless controller is a device that manages and controls multiple access points (APs) in a wireless network. It provides the ability to deploy consistent access point configurations from a central location, which makes it easier to manage and maintain the wireless network.

Wireless controllers offer many advantages over managing individual access points. With a wireless controller, network administrators can:

1. Deploy configurations to multiple access points at the same time, which saves time and reduces errors.

2. Monitor the wireless network and troubleshoot problems from a central location.

3. Set policies that apply to all access points, such as security policies and Quality of Service (QoS) policies.

4. Update firmware and software on multiple access points at the same time.

5. Manage guest access to the wireless network.

6. Provide analytics and reporting on wireless network usage.

In contrast, managing individual access points requires a network administrator to configure each access point separately, which is time-consuming and can lead to inconsistencies in the network. It also makes it harder to monitor the network and troubleshoot problems.

AAA servers (B) are used for authentication, authorization, and accounting. They are not used to deploy configurations to access points.

WiFi-protected setup (C) is a method for setting up a wireless network that is designed to make it easier for non-technical users to connect devices to the network. It does not provide the ability to deploy consistent access point configurations from a central location.

Proxy servers (D) are used to forward requests from clients to servers on the internet. They are not used to manage access points in a wireless network.

VPN concentrators (E) are used to create and manage VPN connections. They are not used to manage access points in a wireless network.