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NSE4 Question #330: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: To detect intermediary NAT devices in the tunnel path.. NAT traversal (NAT-T) in IPsec is used to detect intermediary NAT devices in the tunnel path and to encapsulate ESP packets in UDP packets using port 4500 to pass through NAT.

Submitted by yousef_jo· Apr 18, 2026VPN and Routing

Question

What are the purposes of NAT traversal in IPsec? (Choose two.)

Options

  • ATo detect intermediary NAT devices in the tunnel path.
  • BTo encapsulate ESP packets in UDP packets using port 4500.
  • CTo force a new DH exchange with each phase 2 re-key
  • DTo dynamically change phase 1 negotiation mode to Aggressive.

Explanation

NAT traversal (NAT-T) in IPsec is used to detect intermediary NAT devices in the tunnel path and to encapsulate ESP packets in UDP packets using port 4500 to pass through NAT.

Common mistakes.

  • C. NAT-T does not force a new Diffie-Hellman (DH) exchange with each Phase 2 re-key; DH exchanges are typically for Phase 1 key establishment.
  • D. NAT-T does not dynamically change the Phase 1 negotiation mode; it typically operates with Main Mode and adjusts how packets are encapsulated for NAT compatibility.

Concept tested. IPsec NAT traversal (NAT-T) mechanism

Reference. https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/339241/vpn-across-a-nat-device

Topics

#IPsec#NAT Traversal (NAT-T)#VPN#UDP encapsulation

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