NetSec-Pro Practice Question: NGFW And SASE Solution Maintenance And Configuration
When configuring an interface for DHCP client, where do you set the default gateway?
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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The gateway is learned via the DHCP server response.
When an interface is set to DHCP client, it receives the gateway from the DHCP server; you do not manually set it in the interface config.
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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Network > Interfaces > Advanced
Why it's wrong here
Gateway info is not set here for DHCP.
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Device > Setup > Services
Why it's wrong here
This is for system DNS/NTP settings.
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Network > Virtual Router > Static Routes
Why it's wrong here
This is for static routes, not DHCP-learned gateways.
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The gateway is learned via the DHCP server response.
Why this is correct
DHCP client interfaces automatically learn the gateway from the DHCP server.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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