300-710 Question #266: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Assign an IP address to the Bridge Virtual Interface.. To enable access between two network segments within the same IP subnet on a new Cisco FTD appliance, an IP address must be assigned to the Bridge Virtual Interface (BVI).

Configuration

Question

An organization is installing a new Cisco FTD appliance in the network. An engineer is tasked with configuring access between two network segments within the same IP subnet. Which step is needed to accomplish this task?

Options

AAssign an IP address to the Bridge Virtual Interface.
BPermit BPDU packets to prevent loops.
CSpecify a name for the bridge group.
DAdd a separate bridge group for each segment.

Explanation

To enable access between two network segments within the same IP subnet on a new Cisco FTD appliance, an IP address must be assigned to the Bridge Virtual Interface (BVI).

Common mistakes.

B. Permitting BPDU packets is related to spanning tree protocol and loop prevention, but it is not the primary step for enabling basic Layer 3 access between segments within the same subnet on a transparent firewall.

Concept tested. Cisco FTD transparent mode bridging

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/firepower/70/configuration/guide/fpmc-config-guide-70/configure_interface_settings.html

Topics

#Cisco FTD#Bridging#Transparent Mode#Bridge Virtual Interface

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