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NSE7 Advanced VPN and Zero Trust Practice Question
Drag and drop the steps to configure a FortiGate as a DHCP server into the correct order.
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Select interface, then enable DHCP, then set scope, then configure options, then apply.
The correct sequence to configure a FortiGate as a DHCP server is: first select the interface that will serve DHCP, then enable DHCP on that interface, set the IP address scope (range), configure additional options such as default gateway and DNS servers, and finally apply the configuration. This order ensures dependencies are met and the configuration is valid.
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Select interface, then enable DHCP, then set scope, then configure options, then apply.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you must first choose the interface, then turn on DHCP, define the address range, set additional options like gateway and DNS, and finalize by applying the configuration.
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Enable DHCP, then select interface, then set scope, then configure options, then apply.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot enable DHCP before selecting the interface; the interface selection is a prerequisite.
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Set scope, then configure options, then enable DHCP, then select interface, then apply.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the scope and options depend on the interface and DHCP being enabled first; you need to define which interface and enable DHCP before defining the address pool.
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Configure options, then apply, then select interface, then enable DHCP, then set scope.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because applying any configuration before selecting the interface and enabling DHCP is premature; also, options should be configured after the scope is set.
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