156-215.81.20 VPN Basics Practice Question
An administrator is configuring a Remote Access VPN on a Check Point R81 Security Gateway using the Endpoint Security VPN client. The administrator wants to ensure that all traffic from remote users, including Internet-bound traffic, is routed through the VPN tunnel and inspected by the gateway's security policies. Which configuration should be enabled in the Remote Access VPN community?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse Office Mode, which assigns an IP address, with the routing of all traffic through the tunnel, which requires a separate setting.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Enable 'Route all traffic to gateway' in the Remote Access VPN community.
The 'Route all traffic to gateway' option in the Remote Access VPN community ensures that all traffic from the remote client, including Internet-bound traffic, is routed through the VPN tunnel. This allows the gateway to apply security policies, inspect traffic, and enforce compliance. Other options like Office Mode or Hub Mode serve different purposes and do not achieve this specific requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Enable 'Visitor Mode' on the Security Gateway.
Why it's wrong here
Visitor Mode is used for Remote Access VPN when the client needs to connect through a gateway that is not the actual VPN peer, typically for troubleshooting or when the client is behind a NAT device that blocks IPsec. It does not control traffic routing and does not force all traffic through the tunnel.
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Enable 'Route all traffic to gateway' in the Remote Access VPN community.
Why this is correct
This setting, found in the Remote Access VPN community configuration, forces all traffic from the remote client to be sent through the VPN tunnel to the gateway. The gateway then applies security policies and routes the traffic to its destination. This ensures that Internet-bound traffic is inspected and controlled by the organization's security policies.
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Configure 'Office Mode' and assign IP addresses from a dedicated pool.
Why it's wrong here
Office Mode assigns a virtual IP address to remote clients, allowing them to access internal resources as if they were on the LAN. However, it does not automatically route all traffic, including Internet-bound traffic, through the tunnel. Additional configuration such as 'Route all traffic to gateway' is required to achieve that.
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Enable 'Hub Mode' on the Security Gateway.
Why it's wrong here
Hub Mode is a feature used in Site-to-Site VPN communities to route traffic between satellite gateways through a central hub. It is not applicable to Remote Access VPN clients and does not force all client traffic through the tunnel. Enabling Hub Mode would not achieve the goal of routing Internet-bound traffic from remote users through the gateway.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Check Point exam blueprint
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