JNCIS-ENT BGP Practice Question
An administrator is configuring eBGP between two Junos devices and notices the session is stuck in the Active state. The direct connection is up, and ping succeeds. Which Junos configuration parameter is most likely missing to resolve this issue?
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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set protocols bgp group ebgp multihop
When establishing eBGP, Junos defaults to expecting the peer to be directly connected with a TTL of 1. If connecting via loopback interfaces or a multi-hop path, the multihop statement is required.
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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set protocols bgp group ebgp type internal
Why it's wrong here
Changing the group type to internal would turn it into iBGP, violating the eBGP requirement.
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set protocols bgp group ebgp multihop
Why this is correct
The multihop statement increases the TTL allowing eBGP sessions to establish over non-directly connected interfaces like loopbacks.
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set protocols bgp group ebgp peer-as 65002 multipath
Why it's wrong here
Multipath is used for load balancing across multiple paths, not for session establishment.
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set protocols bgp group ebgp local-address 192.168.1.1
Why it's wrong here
Local-address defines the source IP, which may be needed, but active state usually points to TTL or routing issues.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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