NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Networking Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO factors contribute to a successful BGP peer establishment?
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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TCP connectivity on port 179
BGP requires matching Autonomous System numbers and TCP connectivity (port 179) between the peers.
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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Matching interface speed
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant for BGP.
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TCP connectivity on port 179
Why this is correct
Required for transport.
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OSPF adjacency
Why it's wrong here
BGP and OSPF are independent.
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Matching router descriptions
Why it's wrong here
Informational only.
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Matching AS numbers
Why this is correct
Required for peering.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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