NSE7 Advanced Networking and SD-WAN Practice Question
A FortiGate is running OSPF with multiple areas. The admin wants to redistribute a static route (192.168.100.0/24) into OSPF area 0. The route is configured as a static route on the FortiGate. Which configuration step is essential to ensure the static route is redistributed into OSPF?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates think a route map or prefix list is mandatory for redistribution, but the essential step is simply enabling 'redistribute static' under OSPF; filters are optional refinements.
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 'redistribute static' under the OSPF router configuration
The 'redistribute static' command under OSPF router configuration is the essential step to inject static routes into the OSPF domain. Without this explicit redistribution command, OSPF will not advertise any static routes, regardless of other filtering or metric settings. This is a fundamental requirement for route redistribution in OSPF.
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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Create a prefix list to allow the static route and apply it to the OSPF area
Why it's wrong here
Prefix lists can filter routes but do not enable redistribution. Redistribution must be active.
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Set the administrative distance of the static route to 110
Why it's wrong here
Administrative distance does not affect redistribution; OSPF uses AD 110 by default for intra/inter routes.
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Configure a route map to match the static route and set OSPF type
Why it's wrong here
A route map is optional for filtering; the redistribution must be enabled first.
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Enable 'redistribute static' under the OSPF router configuration
Why this is correct
Without enabling redistribution on the OSPF process, static routes will not be advertised.
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