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  1. Which Aruba switching architecture allows multiple switches to be managed as a single logical unit using VSX?

    Answer: Virtual Switching Extension creating an active-active pair

    VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) pairs two switches to operate as an active-active redundant system while maintaining independent control planes.

  2. In Aruba's PPSK (Private Pre-Shared Key) implementation, what is the key differentiator from standard WPA2-Personal?

    Answer: Each user or device gets a unique passphrase mapped to a specific role

    PPSK assigns individual passphrases per user or device, allowing unique policy enforcement without deploying 802.1X infrastructure.

  3. What does 802.11r (Fast BSS Transition) improve in a wireless environment?

    Answer: Roaming speed between APs by pre-authenticating before disassociation

    802.11r reduces roaming latency by allowing a client to pre-establish keys with the target AP before leaving the current AP.

  4. Which component of Aruba ClearPass is responsible for profiling and identifying device types on the network?

    Answer: ClearPass Device Insight / Profiling Engine

    ClearPass's profiling engine fingerprints devices using DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP data to categorize endpoint types automatically.

  5. In an Aruba Instant deployment, which AP automatically assumes the role of Virtual Controller (VC)?

    Answer: The AP with the highest MAC address that wins the election

    Aruba Instant APs elect a Virtual Controller using a MAC-address-based election process; the AP with the highest MAC wins by default.

  6. What is the function of Aruba's AppRF technology?

    Answer: Provides Layer 7 application visibility and policy enforcement

    AppRF uses deep packet inspection to identify applications and enforce QoS or access policies at Layer 7.

  7. Which protocol does Aruba use for controller-to-AP communication in a tunneled WLAN deployment?

    Answer: CAPWAP (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points)

    Aruba uses CAPWAP to tunnel both control and data traffic between the Mobility Controller and managed APs.