SD-WAN-Engineer Planning And Design Practice Question
Which are valid methods to connect a branch to the SD-WAN fabric? (Choose TWO)
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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Virtual Gateway (vGateway)
Using a dedicated SD-WAN appliance or a virtual gateway are both supported methods.
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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A simple hub
Why it's wrong here
Not a managed SD-WAN component.
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A standard home router without SD-WAN software
Why it's wrong here
Not supported.
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Virtual Gateway (vGateway)
Why this is correct
Supported for cloud/virtual environments.
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Hardware Appliance (CPE)
Why this is correct
Standard method.
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A physical bridge only
Why it's wrong here
Not a managed SD-WAN component.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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