NSE4 · Question #77
Which network protocols are supported for administrative access to a FortiGate unit? (Choose three.)
The correct answer is C. HTTP D. Telnet E. SSH. FortiGate units support HTTP and HTTPS for web-based GUI access, and Telnet and SSH for secure command-line interface (CLI) access, allowing administrators to manage the device.
Question
Which network protocols are supported for administrative access to a FortiGate unit? (Choose three.)
Options
- ASNMP
- BWINS
- CHTTP
- DTelnet
- ESSH
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Why each option
FortiGate units support HTTP and HTTPS for web-based GUI access, and Telnet and SSH for secure command-line interface (CLI) access, allowing administrators to manage the device.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for monitoring and managing network devices by collecting data, but it does not provide interactive administrative login access.
WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) is a legacy name resolution service primarily used for NetBIOS names on Windows networks and is not a protocol for FortiGate administrative access.
HTTP provides unencrypted web-based access to the FortiGate's graphical user interface (GUI), although HTTPS is generally preferred for secure management.
Telnet offers unencrypted command-line interface (CLI) access, enabling administrators to manage the FortiGate via text commands.
SSH (Secure Shell) provides encrypted command-line interface (CLI) access, offering a secure alternative to Telnet for remote administration and configuration of the FortiGate.
Concept tested: FortiGate administrative access protocols
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/567634/admin-settings
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