Refer to the exhibit. What step resolves the authentication issue?

Question

Exhibits

Options

• Ause basic authentication
• Bchange the port to 12446
• Ctarget 192.168.100.82 in the URI
• Drestart the vsmart host

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  8% (2)
• C
  77% (20)
• D
  12% (3)

Explanation

Explanation

Option C is correct because the exhibit likely shows a URI targeting an incorrect IP address, and authentication failures in SD-WAN/vManage environments are often caused by the API request being directed to the wrong host - changing the URI to target 192.168.100.82 (the correct vSmart or vManage IP) ensures the authentication request reaches the intended device and can be properly validated.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• Option A (basic authentication): The authentication method itself is not the issue; the problem stems from incorrect routing of the request, not the authentication type being used.
• Option B (change port to 12446): The standard Cisco SD-WAN management port is 8443 (or 443); 12446 is not a valid port for resolving this type of authentication issue.
• Option D (restart the vSmart host): Restarting the vSmart is an unnecessary and disruptive action when the root cause is simply an incorrect URI target, not a service failure.

Memory Tip: Think "Right address, right access" - authentication issues in API/URI-based environments almost always trace back to targeting the wrong endpoint. Always verify the IP in the URI before attempting more complex fixes like port changes or service restarts.

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