NSE7_SDW Security Profiles Routing And IPsec Practice Question
An enterprise network uses ADVPN 2.0 with BGP running over IPsec tunnels. A spoke needs to initiate a shortcut tunnel to another spoke. Which FortiOS CLI command is used on the hub to verify the active shortcut tunnels and view the shortcut state information?
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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diagnose vpn tunnel list
The command 'get system session info' or specific VPN commands such as 'getvpn status' or 'diagnose vpn tunnel list' are used, but for ADVPN shortcuts specifically, 'diagnose sys ipsec tunnel list' or 'get vpn ipsec status' displays the dynamic child SAs. More precisely, 'get vpn advpn status' or querying the routing table with 'get router info routing-table database' shows shortcuts. Wait, the exact diagnostic command for checking ADVPN shortcuts in FortiOS is 'diagnose vpn swift list' or checking the IPsec tunnels via 'diagnose vpn tunnel list'. Let's look at the options to find the correct diagnostic command.
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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execute router clear bgp all
Why it's wrong here
This command clears BGP sessions, it is not a diagnostic tool for checking shortcut existence.
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get system sdwan neighbor
Why it's wrong here
This command shows SD-WAN neighbors, not IPsec/ADVPN shortcuts.
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diagnose vpn tunnel list
Why this is correct
Correct. 'diagnose vpn tunnel list' displays active IPsec tunnels, including dynamically created ADVPN shortcut tunnels.
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diagnose netlink interface list
Why it's wrong here
This command lists netlink interfaces, not ADVPN shortcuts.
Quick reference
VPN Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port | Encryption | Authentication | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEv2 / IPsec | UDP 500 / 4500 | AES-256 | Certificates / PSK | Site-to-site & remote access |
| SSL / TLS VPN | TCP 443 | TLS 1.3 | Certificates / MFA | Clientless remote access |
| L2TP / IPsec | UDP 1701 | AES (IPsec) | PSK / Certificates | Legacy remote access |
| WireGuard | UDP 51820 | ChaCha20 | Public keys | Modern high-performance VPN |
| PPTP | TCP 1723 | MPPE (weak) | MS-CHAPv2 | Legacy — avoid in production |
PPTP is considered insecure. IKEv2/IPsec and SSL VPN are the current recommended options.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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