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300-410 Practice Question: In DMVPN Phase 3, which NHRP feature allows…
In DMVPN Phase 3, which NHRP feature allows spokes to learn the NBMA address of other spokes without sending a resolution request?
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NHRP redirect
NHRP redirect is used in Phase 3 to inform spokes about better paths. The hub sends a redirect message to a spoke when it forwards a packet to another spoke, allowing the first spoke to learn the NBMA address of the second spoke.
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NHRP redirect
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NHRP redirect is the mechanism that tells a spoke to resolve the NBMA address of another spoke directly.
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NHRP shortcut
Why it's wrong here
NHRP shortcut is a switching feature that uses NHRP redirect information to install a direct route.
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NHRP registration
Why it's wrong here
Registration is used by spokes to register with the hub.
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NHRP resolution
Why it's wrong here
Resolution is the process of querying the NHS for a mapping.
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Key term
DMVPN Phase 2
DMVPN Phase 2 is an advanced Cisco routing technology that allows spoke routers to communicate directly with one another without sending traffic through a central hub, using dynamic routing protocols and multipoint GRE tunnels.
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DMVPN Phase 3
DMVPN Phase 3 is a Cisco networking technology that allows branch offices to connect directly to each other without always going through a central hub, but with smarter routing that lets the hub control the traffic paths more efficiently.
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