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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.

Submitted by yousef_jo· Apr 18, 2026FortiGate Deployment and System Configuration

Question

Which network protocols are supported for administrative access to a FortiGate unit? (Choose three.)

Options

  • ASNMP
  • BWINS
  • CHTTP
  • DTelnet
  • ESSH

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    9% (3)
  • C
    89% (31)

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.

ASNMP

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.

BWINS

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.

CHTTPCorrect

HTTP provides unencrypted web-based access to the FortiGate's graphical user interface (GUI), although HTTPS is generally preferred for secure management.

DTelnetCorrect

Telnet offers unencrypted command-line interface (CLI) access, enabling administrators to manage the FortiGate via text commands.

ESSHCorrect

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

Topics

#Administrative access#Management protocols#FortiGate administration

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