NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Networking Configuration Practice Question
A administrator is configuring a VPN. What does the 'Local IP' in the IKE Gateway represent?
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 firewall interface address for VPN
The Local IP is the interface IP address on the firewall that will initiate or receive the VPN connection.
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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The firewall interface address for VPN
Why this is correct
The source/destination IP for the IKE tunnel.
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The virtual router IP
Why it's wrong here
VR doesn't have an IP.
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The internal network IP address
Why it's wrong here
Internal networks are handled by Proxy IDs.
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The client machine's IP
Why it's wrong here
Client IPs are assigned by the GP gateway.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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