A Cisco Unified Wireless Network has an AP that does not rely on the central control device of the network. Which type of AP has this characteristic?

A.
Rogue AP

B.
LWAPP

C.
Lightweight AP

D.
Autonomous AP

Explanation:
Autonomous Access Point is an AP that does not rely on the central control device. It is also called Standalone Access Point. The home office, corporate office, or a Wi-Fi hotspot will have autonomous access points. Autonomous AP is deployed as a standalone device in ISR routers at branch sites. Answer option C is incorrect. Lightweight Access Point is an 802.11 a/b/g dual-band, zero-touch configuration and management access point that provides secure, cost effective wireless access with advanced WLAN services for enterprise deployments. This lightweight access point provides industry-leading RF capabilities to increase wireless LAN performance, security, reliability, and scalability.

Answer option B is incorrect. LWAPP (Lightweight Access Point Protocol) is a protocol used to control multiple Wi-Fi wireless access points at once. This can reduce the amount of time spent on configuring, monitoring, or troubleshooting a large network. The system also allows network administrators to closely analyze the network. Answer option A is incorrect. A rogue access point is a wireless access point that has either been installed on a secure company network without explicit authorization from a local network administrator, or has been created to allow a cracker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack. Rogue access points create a security threat to large organizations because anyone with access to the premises can maliciously install an inexpensive wireless router that can allow access to a secure network to unauthorized parties. Rogue access points do not employ mutual authentication.