FORTINET-NSE56 Nse6 Fortimail Secure Email Gateway Practice Question
You are deploying FortiMail in Transparent mode. Which configuration step is mandatory to ensure traffic is inspected without modifying the IP headers of the email packets?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure the Bridge pair under Network > Interface.
Transparent mode operates at Layer 2. You must define the Bridge pair interfaces and ensure the FortiMail acts as a transparent bridge.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Configure the Bridge pair and disable IP forwarding.
Why it's wrong here
Transparent mode requires bridge interfaces to pass frames.
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Configure the Bridge pair under Network > Interface.
Why this is correct
In transparent mode, you must bridge two interfaces so that traffic flows through the FortiMail without IP layer changes.
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Configure static IP routing on the management interface.
Why it's wrong here
Management interface routing is for device access, not traffic transit.
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Assign a virtual IP to the WAN interface.
Why it's wrong here
VIPs are used in Gateway mode for NAT.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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