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Auto Discovery VPN (ADVPN) in FortiGate enables dynamic routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) to propagate updates through IPsec VPN tunnels by automatically creating shortcut paths between spokes. This simplifies configuration and enhances scalability in hub-and-spoke topologies. Route-based VPN (D) supports routing but not dynamic discovery, VRF (C) is for segmentation, and Dynamic Routing Gateway (B) is not a standard Fortinet feature. Exact extract: "ADVPN allows dynamic routing protocols to be used over IPsec VPN tunnels, enabling spokes to discover and communicate directly via shortcuts, improving efficiency in hub-and-spoke setups."

The ‘set webfilter-profile’ command applies a web filtering profile to a firewall policy, enabling URL blocking or allowing based on categories or specific URLs. It does not enable DPI (B), configure proxies (C), or set authentication (D). Exact extract: "The ‘set webfilter-profile’ command applies a web filtering profile to a firewall policy, controlling access to websites based on URL categories or specific URLs."

Both SSL VPN and IPsec VPN are standard protocols supported by FortiGate devices for secure remote access. SSL VPN typically uses HTTPS (TCP port 443) for encrypted communication, while IPsec uses protocols like IKE and ESP. Both can be configured between an end-user workstation (e.g., via FortiClient) and a FortiGate device, supporting various authentication methods. All options are correct, making D the correct answer. Exact extract: "SSL VPN technology uses the standard SSL/TLS protocol to provide a secure connection to the FortiGate unit. The FortiGate SSL VPN can be configured to use HTTPS..." and "IPsec VPNs use standardized protocols like IKE and ESP to create secure tunnels... FortiClient supports both IPsec and SSL VPN connections to FortiGate devices for remote access."

The standard term in OSPF for a router connecting the backbone area (Area 0) to a non-backbone area is "area border router" (ABR). It maintains separate LSDBs for each area and performs summarization. "Area boundary router" is similar but not the standard term; ASBR connects to external AS; backbone router is in Area 0. Exact extract: Go to Network > OSPF. · Set Router ID to 10.11.101.1. · In the Areas table, click Create New and set the following: Area ID. 0.0. · Click OK. · In the Networks ... A router connected to more than one area is an area border router (ABR). An autonomous system boundary router (ASBR) is located between an OSPF autonomous ... This article describes the basic steps to configure FortiGates in an OSPF scenario where the FortiGates will be ABR and ASBR OSPF routers across 3 areas. OSPF areas are groupings of OSPF routers or logical parts of a network. An area's routing information can be sent as a summary to other areas. This article describes that routes learned from the other OSPF areas will be removed on the ABR router when it has multiple areas and has no backbone ...

FortiGuard services provide real-time threat intelligence updates to FortiGate for signatures, URL databases, and anti-malware, enhancing security profiles like IPS and web filtering. It does not handle log storage (B), VPN encryption (C), or HA synchronization (D). Exact extract: "FortiGuard services deliver real-time threat intelligence, updating FortiGate with the latest signatures, URL databases, and anti-malware definitions for security profiles."

The ‘set srcintf’ command in a FortiGate firewall policy specifies the source interface from which traffic originates, helping define the policy’s scope. It does not set the destination interface (B), source IP range (C), or NAT interface (D). Exact extract: "The ‘set srcintf’ command in a firewall policy specifies the source interface for incoming traffic, allowing FortiGate to match packets based on their entry interface."

Link aggregation, also known as IEEE 802.3ad or 802.1ax, enables the binding of multiple physical interfaces to form a single logical interface, which increases the overall bandwidth and provides redundancy. This is achieved by combining the bandwidth of the individual links into one aggregated link. For example, if two 1Gbps interfaces are aggregated, the logical link can provide up to 2Gbps bandwidth. This configuration is commonly used in FortiGate devices to enhance network performance without replacing hardware. The option B correctly describes this by stating "Increase bandwidth by binding physical interfaces into a single channel," which aligns with the official description. Incorrect options include A, which is vague and does not specify the method of binding multiple interfaces; C, which is the opposite of the purpose; and D, which is invalid. Exact extract: Link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad/802.1ax) enables you to bind two or more physical interfaces together to form an aggregated (combined) link. This new link ... Link aggregation combines multiple physical interfaces into a single logical interface, increasing bandwidth and link redundancy. Traffic is distributed evenly.

In Active FTP, the client sends the PORT command to the server, specifying an ephemeral port for the server to initiate the data connection back to the client. This distinguishes Active FTP from Passive FTP, where the server provides the port. The server does not send PORT, and the command is a key part of Active FTP. Exact extract: "In Active FTP, the client sends a PORT command to the server, specifying the IP address and port number for the data connection... The server then initiates the data connection to the client’s specified port."

IPS efficiency is improved by: A) Compiling signatures into a decision tree to reduce comparison overhead; B) Using IPS sensors/filters to selectively apply signatures to relevant traffic, reducing unnecessary processing; D) Using a regular database instead of an extended one to lower memory usage. Option C’s “Turbo” and round-robin load balancing is not a standard Fortinet IPS feature. Option E is incorrect as C is not valid. Exact extract: "IPS efficiency is improved by compiling signatures into decision trees to minimize CPU usage... IPS sensors and filters allow selective signature application to reduce processing... Using the regular signature database instead of extended reduces memory footprint."

For user authentication in dialup IPsec, IKEv1 uses XAuth (Extended Authentication) after Phase 1 for username/password. IKEv2 uses EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) for similar user auth. Phase 1 and SA_INIT are for peer auth, Phase 2 for child SA negotiation. Exact extract: XAuth increases security by requiring remote dialup client users to authenticate in a separate exchange at the end of phase 1. IPsec IKEv2 VPNs now support certificate authentication and EAP authentication at the same time from a dialup FortiClient. With the eap-cert-auth setting ... IPsec IKEv2 VPNs now support certificate authentication and EAP authentication at the same time from a dialup FortiClient. IPsec IKEv1 uses XAUTH for user authentication, and IPsec IKEv2 uses EAP for user authentication. Only EAP-TTLS is interoperable with LDAP. For LDAP based user ... In your scenario, the user cannot authenticate by providing both a PSK and their credentials (using one of multiple EAP methods).