In cloud-based AP architecture, which traffic path remains on the local network?

In cloud-based AP architecture, the data plane traffic is the only traffic path that remains on the local network. This is because data plane traffic refers to user data that is being transmitted to and from client devices. Keeping this type of traffic local helps to reduce latency and provides a quicker response time for applications that require real-time access, such as voice and video.

In contrast, control plane traffic, which involves the management and configuration of the access points and overall network management, typically needs to communicate with cloud services for things like policy updates, security, and analytics. This type of traffic is sent to the cloud for processing, which means it does not reside on the local network.

Thus, while control plane traffic goes to the cloud for management tasks, the data plane traffic remains local to optimize performance for users on that network.