350-101 Exam Dumps : Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies

Fast transition is the correct solution because it refers to IEEE 802.11r Fast BSS Transition, which reduces the authentication delay when a wireless client roams from one AP to another. Cisco describes 802.11r Fast Transition as a feature for seamless wireless roaming and states that, after configuration, the WLAN supports faster client roaming between access points. Cisco’s Catalyst 9800 roaming documentation also identifies 802.11r as the mechanism focused on seamless transition between APs, while 802.11k and 802.11v assist with neighbor reporting and network-assisted roaming decisions.

The core advantage is that key negotiation and authentication preparation occur before or during the roam, reducing the interruption experienced by latency-sensitive applications such as voice, video, collaboration tools, and real-time enterprise applications. Static VLAN policy only controls segmentation and does not accelerate roaming. Optimized roaming can help discourage sticky clients from remaining associated to poor-quality APs, but it is not the primary fast-roam authentication mechanism. A redundant RF profile is not an 802.11 roaming solution. Reference topics:802.11r Fast BSS Transition, client roaming, WLAN mobility behavior, Catalyst 9800 WLAN security, and seamless roaming design.

For configuring guest access on a Cisco Catalyst 9800 WLC using an external WebAuth server, the WLAN must be explicitly associated with the external server through a parameter map. The correct command syntax in Cisco IOS XE iswireless wlan < wlan-name > followed bysecurity web-auth external < parameter-map > . This configuration links the WLAN to the external WebAuth server defined in the parameter map, allowing guests to be redirected to the portal for authentication. The parameter map (webauth-ext) contains details such as server IP, port, and other authentication parameters required for the external WebAuth interaction. Option B is incorrect because it improperly uses multiple WLAN names in one command, which is not valid syntax. Option C usesparameter external security-map, which is invalid and does not associate the WLAN correctly with the WebAuth server. Option D incorrectly combines the security and parameter-map syntax and is not supported in IOS XE for external WebAuth. Cisco Wireless Core Technologies recommends this approach for centralized guest management, allowing consistent enforcement of guest policies, seamless authentication, and integration with external WebAuth servers across multiple WLANs and APs. Reference topics:Client Connectivity Configuration — WebAuth, external guest portal, WLAN parameter map configuration, Cisco IOS XE 17.x.

Migrating a Cisco Catalyst AP to Meraki cloud management requires issuing a specific CLI command on the WLC to switch the AP's management mode. The correct syntax isap management mode meraki force noprompt, which instructs the controller to transition the AP to Meraki mode, bypassing validation prompts that normally require manual confirmation. Theforcekeyword ensures the command is executed even if the AP is actively associated or configured, andnopromptsuppresses confirmation dialogues for unattended migration. Options A, C, and D are invalid syntax or improperly order the parameters, which would result in a CLI error. Cisco Wireless Core Technologies recommend this approach during enterprise migration scenarios where multiple APs are moved from Catalyst WLC management to cloud-based Meraki management, enabling centralized configuration and monitoring in a large-scale deployment. Using this command ensures a seamless transition without service disruption, while maintaining inventory consistency and supporting automation for mass AP migrations. Reference topics:Wireless Network Implementation — AP management mode migration, Meraki cloud integration, CLI AP management, Catalyst 9176 WLC migration.