What is a difference between autonomous APs that operate in a home environment and controller-based APs that operate in a corporate environment?
- Autonomous APs incorporate the functions of a router, switch, and AP into one device.
- Autonomous APs do not support PoE.
- Controller-based APs can be automatically configured and managed by a WLAN controller.
- Controller-based APs are known as lightweight APs and require an initial configuration to operate.
| Explanation & Hint:
Autonomous APs are standalone devices that are configured via Cisco CLI or a GUI. Controller-based APs are server-dependent devices that require no initial configuration to operate, because they are automatically configured and managed by a WLAN controller. Most autonomous and controller-based APs support PoE. |