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F5 Networks F5CAB3 Exam - Topic 2 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's F5CAB3 exam

Question #: 3
Topic #: 2

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A Standard Virtual Server reports poor network performance for Internet-based clients.

What configuration should be applied?

AClient TCP: f5-tcp-wan / Server TCP: f5-tcp-lan

BClient TCP: f5-tcp-lan

CClient TCP: f5-tcp-lan / Server TCP: f5-tcp-wan

DClient TCP: f5-tcp-optimized

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Suggested Answer: A

WAN TCP profiles are optimized for high latency and packet loss typical of Internet clients, while LAN profiles are ideal for backend servers.

by Bonita at Jan 26, 2026, 07:59 PM

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Yvette

26 days ago

I think option A is the best choice. It balances both client and server performance.

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Izetta

1 month ago

Isn't option B too basic for internet clients?

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Daniel

1 month ago

Definitely leaning towards option A for optimal performance.

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Simona

1 month ago

Surprised that option D is even on the list!

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Oren

2 months ago

I disagree, I think option C might work better for this scenario.

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Karma

2 months ago

Option A is usually the best choice for WAN clients.

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Lenna

2 months ago

Option A is the way to go, no doubt about it. It's like the old saying goes: "If it ain't f5-tcp-wan, it ain't worth a damn!"

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Lorrie

2 months ago

Haha, this question is a real head-scratcher. I'm just going to flip a coin and hope for the best!

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Stanton

2 months ago

Option C seems like the way to go. Separating the client and server TCP profiles allows you to fine-tune the settings for each side of the connection.

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Lawrence

2 months ago

I'd go with Option D. The f5-tcp-optimized profile is specifically tailored for optimizing TCP performance, so it seems like the best choice here.

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Maricela

3 months ago

Option A looks good to me. The f5-tcp-wan profile is designed for WAN connections, which should help with the poor network performance for Internet-based clients.

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Carlton

3 months ago

I vaguely remember that f5-tcp-optimized was mentioned as a good option for improving performance, but I'm not confident about the specifics.

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Truman

4 months ago

I feel like f5-tcp-lan is more suited for internal traffic, but I can't recall if it applies here.

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Corinne

4 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question where optimizing for WAN was key, so maybe A or D could be right.

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Torie

4 months ago

I remember discussing TCP profiles in class, but I'm not sure if f5-tcp-wan is the best choice for clients.

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Theron

4 months ago

I think the answer is C. Applying the f5-tcp-wan profile to the client-side traffic and the f5-tcp-lan profile to the server-side traffic seems like the best approach to optimize the network performance for Internet-based clients.

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Filiberto

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the differences between the TCP profiles. I'll need to review the documentation to make sure I understand the implications of each option.

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Devora

4 months ago

Okay, let's see. The key here is that the issue is with Internet-based clients, so the client-side TCP profile is probably the most important factor.

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Skye

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a network optimization question. I'll need to think about the different TCP profiles and how they might impact client-server performance.

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