FCSS_LED_AR-7.6 Question #60: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C. Verify that FortiGate device DHCP server is assigning an IP to the FortiSwitch.. In FortiLink topologies, a managed FortiSwitch normally gets itsmanagement IP automaticallyfrom theDHCP server on the FortiLink interface. If the switch does not receive an IP: It cannot form the FortiLink CAPWAP/DTLS control channel. Therefore it doesnot appearunderWiFi & Switch

Question

A FortiSwitch is not appearing in the FortiGate management interface after being connected via FortiLink. What could be a first troubleshooting step?

Options

AEnsure that the FortiGate security policies allow traffic from the FortiSwitch.
BManually assign a static IP to the FortiSwitch.
CVerify that FortiGate device DHCP server is assigning an IP to the FortiSwitch.
DEnsure the FortiSwitch has internet access.

Explanation

In FortiLink topologies, a managed FortiSwitch normally gets itsmanagement IP automaticallyfrom theDHCP server on the FortiLink interface. If the switch does not receive an IP: It cannot form the FortiLink CAPWAP/DTLS control channel. Therefore it doesnot appearunderWiFi & Switch Controller > FortiSwitch. FortiOS documentation states that FortiLink uses abuilt-in DHCP serveron the FortiLink interface for onboarding switches. So thefirst troubleshooting stepis to confirm: The FortiLink DHCP server is enabled. Leases are being handed out to the FortiSwitch MAC.

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