Which access point mode allows a supported AP to function like a WLAN client would, associating and identifying client connectivity issues?

Which access point mode allows a supported AP to function like a WLAN client would, associating and identifying client connectivity issues?
A . client mode
B . SE-connect mode
C . sensor mode
D . sniffer mode

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Answer: D

Explanation:

An lightweight AP (LAP) operates in one of six different modes:

+ Local mode (default mode): measures noise floor and interference, and scans for intrusion detection (IDS) events every 180 seconds on unused channels

+ Flex Connect, formerly known as Hybrid Remote Edge AP (HREAP), mode: allows data traffic to be switched locally and not go

back to the controller. The Flex Connect AP can perform standalone client authentication and switch VLAN traffic locally even when it’s disconnected to the WLC (Local Switched). Flex Connect AP can also tunnel (via CAPWAP) both user wireless data and control traffic to a centralized WLC (Central Switched).

+ Monitor mode: does not handle data traffic between clients and

the infrastructure. It acts like a sensor for location-based services (LBS), rogue AP detection, and IDS

+ Rogue detector mode: monitor for rogue APs. It does not handle data at all.

+ Sniffer mode: run as a sniffer and captures and forwards all the packets on a particular channel to a remote machine where you can use protocol analysis tool (Wireshark, Airopeek, etc)

to review the packets and diagnose issues. Strictly used for troubleshooting purposes.

+ Bridge mode: bridge together the WLAN and the wired infrastructure together.