Question

Which of the following self-contained APs are autonomous, or independent, because they are separate from other network devices and even other autonomous APs? a. super APs b. thin APs c. single APs d. fat APs

Answer 1

The self-contained APs are autonomous, or independent, because they are separate from other network devices and even other autonomous AP,these are referred to as the Fat APs

Explanation:

A fat AP wireless access point is used to manage wireless client. In other words it can provide wireless access independently.It can handle encryption,authentication,and management of communication of client devices.

There are two types of wireless access points, intelligent (fat) and thin wireless access points.

A thin access point can be a radio and antenna, that is  controlled by a wireless switch.

Some  role of Fat APs include

• It controls the functionality of a central switch

• It provides for the  Encryption of connected client devices
• It Manages the connected client devices
• It also performs the task of Authentication of the  connected client devices