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F5 Networks 301b Exam - Topic 2 Question 108 Discussion

Posted by Zona on Mar 09, 2025 at 11:04 AM

What does the following iRule do?

when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {

if { [matchclass [IP::client_addr] equals WebClient1-Whitelist1] }{

#log local0. "Valid client IP: [IP::client_addr] - forwarding traffic"

#Pool WebClient1

} else {

log local0. "Invalid client IP: [IP::client_addr] - discarding"

discard

}

}

Suggested Answer: B

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35 comments · newest first
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Broderick 11 months ago
Not sure about this, can someone explain why it discards instead of just logging?
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Clay 11 months ago
Wait, so it discards invalid IPs? That's a solid security move!
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Nicolette 11 months ago
I thought it was option B at first, but C makes more sense.
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Tuyet 12 months ago
Definitely option C, it forwards valid clients to the pool.
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Viva 12 months ago
The iRule checks if the client IP is in a whitelist.
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Arlette 12 months ago
I'm a bit confused. I thought it was about discarding invalid IPs, but I can't remember if it forwards valid ones to a pool or just logs them.
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Skye 1 year ago
I feel like it does something with forwarding to a pool if the IP is valid, but I can't recall if it logs the valid or invalid ones. Could it be option C?
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Cherilyn 1 year ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I think the key is that it discards traffic if the IP is not on the list. So, maybe it's option B?
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Tommy 1 year ago
I think the iRule checks if the client IP is in a whitelist, and if it is, it forwards the traffic. But I'm not sure about the logging part.
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Lonna 1 year ago
This seems pretty straightforward. I just need to make sure I understand the difference between the "equals" and "not equals" options in the multiple-choice answers.
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Denise 1 year ago
I'm not too familiar with iRules, but I think I can figure this out. The key is understanding how the IP address matching and discarding works.
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Denny 1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down step-by-step. The rule checks if the client IP is in the "WebClient1-Whitelist1" class. If it is, it forwards the traffic. If not, it discards the traffic and logs a message.
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Vicki 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the logic here. I need to re-read this a few times to make sure I understand what's happening.
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Wei 1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward IP address filtering rule. I think I can handle this one.
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Nana 1 year ago
I bet the person who wrote this iRule was channeling their inner Sherlock Holmes, trying to catch those sneaky clients with their IP addresses. 'The game is afoot, Watson!'
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Georgene 1 year ago
This iRule is like a bouncer at a club - it's checking the client's IP address to see if they're on the VIP list. If they are, they get in. If not, they get the boot and a log entry. Gotta love these security measures!
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Kattie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Georgene
C) The iRule compares a client IP to a list. If the client IP is on the list, the client is sent to Pool WebClient1. Otherwise, discard and log the discard.
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Lashawnda 1 year ago
↳ replying to Georgene
That's a good analogy! It's like a bouncer checking the VIP list at a club.
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Lai 1 year ago
↳ replying to Georgene
A) The iRule compares a client IP to a list. If the client IP is on the list, the client is sent to Pool WebClient1. Otherwise, discard and log the discard.
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Curtis 2 years ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards option C, but I'm not 100% sure. Maybe I should re-read the question and the code a few more times to make sure I'm not missing anything.
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Lavera 1 year ago
↳ replying to Curtis
Let's go with option C then. It makes sense with how the iRule is set up.
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Alecia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Curtis
I'm not sure, but after reading the code again, I think option C is the most logical answer.
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Carmen 1 year ago
↳ replying to Curtis
I agree, option C seems to be the right choice based on the iRule code provided.
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Tuyet 1 year ago
↳ replying to Curtis
I think option C is correct. It sends the client to Pool WebClient1 if the IP is on the whitelist.
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Kris 2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be D because it sends the client to Pool WebClient1 if the IP is NOT on the list.
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Providencia 2 years ago
Ah, I see! The iRule is checking if the client IP is on the whitelist. If it is, it forwards the traffic to the WebClient1 pool. Otherwise, it discards the traffic and logs the invalid IP. Makes sense to me.
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Virgina 1 year ago
↳ replying to Providencia
That's right. It helps ensure only valid clients are allowed to access the pool.
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Darrin 1 year ago
↳ replying to Providencia
Exactly! It's a way to control access based on client IP.
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Adelle 2 years ago
I agree with you, Angella. Option C makes the most sense based on the iRule provided.
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Iluminada 2 years ago
This iRule is definitely comparing the client IP to a list, but I'm not sure what the intended behavior is. Is it supposed to discard or forward the traffic? I'll need to read it more carefully.
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Sherell 1 year ago
↳ replying to Iluminada
So, the answer is C.
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Eric 1 year ago
↳ replying to Iluminada
If not, it discards the traffic and logs the discard.
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Hillary 1 year ago
↳ replying to Iluminada
If it is, it forwards the traffic to Pool WebClient1.
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Shannan 1 year ago
↳ replying to Iluminada
It checks if the client IP is on a whitelist.
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Angella 2 years ago
I think the answer is C because it sends the client to Pool WebClient1 if the IP is on the list.
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