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Which interface type can use virtual routers and routing protocols?

The correct answer is B. Layer3. A Layer3 interface type is designed to participate in IP routing, supporting virtual routers and dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.

Submitted by alyssa_d· Apr 18, 2026Configure

Question

Which interface type can use virtual routers and routing protocols?

Options

  • ATap
  • BLayer3
  • CVirtual Wire
  • DLayer2

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  • B
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  • D
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Why each option

A Layer3 interface type is designed to participate in IP routing, supporting virtual routers and dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.

ATap

Tap interfaces are passive and used for traffic monitoring, not for active routing or participating in virtual routers.

BLayer3Correct

Layer3 interfaces operate at the network layer, have IP addresses, and can be assigned to virtual routers, allowing them to participate in routing protocols and forward IP packets based on routing tables.

CVirtual Wire

Virtual Wire (VWire) interfaces operate as a "bump-in-the-wire" at Layer2, forwarding traffic transparently without IP addresses or involvement in routing protocols.

DLayer2

Layer2 interfaces are typically used for switching and do not participate in IP routing or integrate with virtual routers and routing protocols on the firewall itself.

Concept tested: Palo Alto interface types and routing capabilities

Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/11-1/pan-os-admin/getting-started/interface-types

Topics

#Interface Types#Virtual Routers#Routing Protocols#Layer 3

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