Which AP deployment is managed via a cloud controller rather than an on-site WLC?

Which AP deployment is managed via a cloud controller rather than an on-site WLC?

• A. embedded AP deployment
• B. lightweight AP deployment
• C. cloud-based AP deployment
• D. autonomous AP deployment

Answer: (C)

Cloud-based AP deployment is managed via a cloud controller rather than an on-site WLC. In this setup, access points connect to a centralized cloud service that handles provisioning, policy, firmware updates, and roaming decisions across multiple sites, enabling easy, scalable management without a local controller. Other models rely on some form of local control: embedded APs have a built-in controller on the device, lightweight deployments require a central on-site WLC, and autonomous deployments operate without any central controller.

Cloud-based AP deployment is managed via a cloud controller rather than an on-site WLC. In this setup, access points connect to a centralized cloud service that handles provisioning, policy, firmware updates, and roaming decisions across multiple sites, enabling easy, scalable management without a local controller. Other models rely on some form of local control: embedded APs have a built-in controller on the device, lightweight deployments require a central on-site WLC, and autonomous deployments operate without any central controller.