NSE4 · Question #100
A FortiGate is configured to receive push updates from the FortiGuard Distribution Network, however, updates are not being received. Which are two reasons for this problem? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is B. There is a NAT device between the FortiGate and the FortiGuard Distribution Network. D. The external facing interface of the FortiGate is configured to get the IP address from a DHCP. The question asks for two reasons why a FortiGate configured for FortiGuard push updates might not receive them.
Question
A FortiGate is configured to receive push updates from the FortiGuard Distribution Network, however, updates are not being received. Which are two reasons for this problem? (Choose two.)
Options
- AThe FortiGate is connected to multiple ISPs.
- BThere is a NAT device between the FortiGate and the FortiGuard Distribution Network.
- CThe FortiGate is in Transparent mode.
- DThe external facing interface of the FortiGate is configured to get the IP address from a DHCP
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A16% (7)
- B76% (34)
- C9% (4)
Why each option
The question asks for two reasons why a FortiGate configured for FortiGuard push updates might not receive them.
Being connected to multiple ISPs (e.g., in a redundant setup) does not inherently prevent FortiGuard push updates, provided the routing is configured correctly to reach the FDN and the IPsec tunnel can establish over an active path.
FortiGuard push updates use IPsec VPN tunnels, which can be disrupted or prevented from establishing if a NAT device is present between the FortiGate and the FortiGuard Distribution Network, as NAT can interfere with IPsec's negotiation.
A FortiGate operating in Transparent mode can still receive FortiGuard updates, as its management functions, including FortiGuard communication, are handled by its management IP address and relevant routing.
If the external interface obtains its IP address via DHCP and this IP address changes, the IPsec tunnel used for push updates will break, requiring the FortiGate's external interface to have a static, publicly routable IP for reliable updates.
Concept tested: FortiGuard push update troubleshooting
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/360061/push-updates
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