NSE7 Advanced Networking and SD-WAN Practice Question
An administrator configures a route map named RMAP_EXPORT that sets a community for routes redistributed into BGP. The route map is applied to the 'redistribute connected' statement under BGP. However, the connected routes are not being advertised to BGP peers. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently assume a route map with only a 'set' action will permit routes by default, but in reality, a route map without a 'match' statement denies all routes due to the implicit deny at the end of the route map.
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Correct answer & explanation
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The route map does not have a 'match ip address' statement
A route map used for redistribution into BGP must contain at least one 'match' statement to filter which routes are redistributed. Without a 'match ip address' statement, the route map does not explicitly permit any routes, causing all connected routes to be denied by default. BGP redistribution requires an explicit permit action via a match condition; otherwise, the implicit deny at the end of the route map blocks all routes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The BGP neighbor is not configured with 'route-map in'
Why it's wrong here
This is for inbound filtering, not redistribution.
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Connected routes are not in the routing table
Why it's wrong here
If they are connected, they are in the table.
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The route map does not have a 'match ip address' statement
Why this is correct
Without a match, the route map may not permit any routes.
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The route map is missing a 'set community' action
Why it's wrong here
It has the set, but no match.
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