Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Practice Test

Which statement about the RLDP process is accurate?

1. It allows the detection of rogue access points operating only on 5 GHz

2. It can detect rogue APs that use WEP encryption

3. It disables all other AP functionalities during its process

4. It only monitors network traffic without taking action

The correct answer is: It can detect rogue APs that use WEP encryption

The statement regarding RLDP (Rogue AP Detection Protocol) detecting rogue access points that use WEP encryption is accurate because RLDP is designed to identify unauthorized access points that could pose a security risk to the network. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an older and less secure encryption protocol, and many rogue access points might still utilize it. Thus, RLDP's capability to detect such APs helps administrators manage the network's security by identifying potential vulnerabilities. The other options each present limitations or inaccuracies regarding the capabilities of RLDP. For instance, RLDP is not specifically limited to detecting rogue APs that operate on the 5 GHz band; it encompasses detection across various bandwidths. Additionally, while RLDP significantly enhances the security posture by identifying rogue APs, it does not disable all functionalities of other APs during its process. Instead, it can continue monitoring the network traffic actively. Lastly, while RLDP does have a monitoring aspect, it goes beyond merely observing traffic—it implements proactive measures to detect and address rogue access points.