Consul 1.15 Multi Datacenter Federation Practice Question
How do you enable WAN federation between two Consul datacenters that do not share a network?
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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By deploying Mesh Gateways.
Mesh gateways allow cross-datacenter communication in environments where direct WAN gossip is not possible.
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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By disabling ACLs.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling security is not a connectivity solution.
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By increasing the gossip interval.
Why it's wrong here
This does not solve network reachability.
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By using a load balancer in front of the servers.
Why it's wrong here
Load balancers cannot bridge the gossip protocol requirement.
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By deploying Mesh Gateways.
Why this is correct
Mesh gateways are the designated way to connect isolated datacenters.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official HashiCorp exam blueprint
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