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NSE7 Advanced Networking and SD-WAN Practice Question
Drag and drop the steps to configure a FortiGate to use an external authentication server (e.g., RADIUS) for admin login into the correct order.
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Add RADIUS server, configure server details, create user group, assign group to admin, test
The correct sequence ensures that the RADIUS server is defined with full details before it is referenced by a user group, which is then assigned to an admin profile. Testing validates the entire chain, confirming that authentication works as expected.
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Add RADIUS server, configure server details, create user group, assign group to admin, test
Why this is correct
This order is correct because you must first define the authentication source (RADIUS server) before you can use it in a group, then assign that group to an admin profile, and finally verify the configuration.
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Create user group, add RADIUS server, configure server details, assign group to admin, test
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot create a user group that references a RADIUS server before the server is defined; the server must exist first.
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Add RADIUS server, create user group, assign group to admin, configure server details, test
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the server details (IP, secret) must be configured immediately after adding the server; otherwise, the server configuration is incomplete and the group assignment will fail.
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Test, add RADIUS server, configure server details, create user group, assign group to admin
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because testing should occur last, after all configuration is complete; performing it first is illogical as there is nothing to test.
Quick reference
AAA Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port(s) | Encryption | Transport | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIUS | 1812 / 1813 | Password only | UDP | Network access control |
| TACACS+ | 49 | Full packet | TCP | Device administration |
| Diameter | 3868 | Full session | TCP / SCTP | Carrier / mobile networks |
| 802.1X | — | EAP-based | Layer 2 | Port-based access control |
TACACS+ encrypts the entire packet; RADIUS only encrypts the password field — a key exam distinction.
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