A town hall branch will use cloud-managed APs. A volunteer suggests skipping switch VLAN and PoE work because 'the cloud handles everything.' What should the technician explain?
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Short Explanation
Cloud is the remote brain, not a magic wireless umbilical. The AP still sits on a cable that needs the right VLAN and PoE juice. Dashboard presence does not replace closet work.
Full Explanation
Cloud-based AP management separates control-plane location from local Layer-2 and power requirements. When the design uses Ethernet backhaul, the technician must still provision correct VLANs and PoE (or another specified power method) at the access switch. Cloud enrollment does not eliminate cabling, PoE budgets, or VLAN segmentation at the site.