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Fortinet NSE6_FSW-7.2 Exam - Topic 3 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for Fortinet's NSE6_FSW-7.2 exam
Question #: 26
Topic #: 3
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Which statement about 802.1X security profiles using MAC-based authentication mode is true?

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Suggested Answer: B, C

by Polly at Feb 10, 2025, 09:54 AM

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Brice
3 months ago
D is spot on, without RADIUS, no authentication happens!
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Weldon
3 months ago
B is interesting, but I think it’s more about the same access level for all.
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Justine
3 months ago
C sounds too good to be true, not sure about the speed claim.
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Dustin
4 months ago
I disagree, D is the key here—RADIUS is essential for authentication.
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Sophia
4 months ago
A is definitely true, one authenticated host opens the floodgates.
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Laura
4 months ago
I remember discussing how 802.1X can impact performance, but I can't recall if it actually makes things faster like option C claims.
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Daren
4 months ago
I feel like option A might be misleading; I thought that if one device is authenticated, it doesn't automatically mean all others get access.
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Alyce
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I recall that MAC-based authentication doesn't really differentiate access levels like option B suggests.
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Haydee
5 months ago
I think option D sounds familiar because I remember that 802.1X relies on RADIUS for authentication, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only requirement.
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Stephane
5 months ago
The wording of the question is a bit confusing. I'll need to make sure I understand what each option is saying before I choose an answer.
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Patti
5 months ago
I remember learning about this in class, but I'm drawing a blank on the specifics. I'll have to read the options carefully.
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Theron
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I need to focus on the key details about MAC-based authentication mode.
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Laura
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with 802.1X security profiles, this might be tricky.
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Melvin
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.
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Lavera
10 months ago
Choosing the right answer is like playing a game of 'Guess the Password' with the RADIUS server. Hope you've got your hacking skills ready!
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Andree
9 months ago
D) FortiSwitch must communicate with the RADIUS server to authenticate devices
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Zita
9 months ago
B) FortiSwitch can grant each device a different access level based on the credentials provided
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Jacquline
10 months ago
A) FortiSwitch allows connectivity to all hosts connected to a port, if one host is authenticated.
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Therese
10 months ago
Option A is clearly wrong. The FortiSwitch can't just grant connectivity to all hosts if one host is authenticated. That would defeat the whole purpose of having a security profile.
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Denny
9 months ago
So, it seems like the correct answer is either B or D for 802.1X security profiles using MAC-based authentication mode.
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An
9 months ago
Yes, that's true. Option A definitely doesn't make sense for a security profile.
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Arminda
9 months ago
But doesn't option D mention that FortiSwitch needs to communicate with the RADIUS server for authentication?
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Vicente
10 months ago
I think option B is the correct statement. Each device can have a different access level.
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Lynette
10 months ago
Option C seems a bit suspicious to me. I don't think the FortiSwitch would perform faster just because it's using MAC-based authentication. That's probably just a trick question.
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Emeline
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be A. FortiSwitch allows connectivity to all hosts if one is authenticated.
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Casie
11 months ago
I think Option B is the right choice. The FortiSwitch should be able to grant different access levels based on the credentials provided by each device.
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Timothy
10 months ago
I think Option D is also important because the FortiSwitch needs to communicate with the RADIUS server for authentication.
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Felicia
10 months ago
I agree, Option B seems like the most secure choice.
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Taryn
11 months ago
Option D is definitely the correct answer. The FortiSwitch needs to communicate with the RADIUS server to authenticate devices using MAC-based authentication.
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Ernie
9 months ago
Definitely, without communication with the RADIUS server, authentication wouldn't be possible.
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Ming
9 months ago
That makes sense, the RADIUS server plays a key role in the authentication process.
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Salley
9 months ago
It's important for the FortiSwitch to communicate with the RADIUS server for authentication.
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Ahmad
9 months ago
I agree, option D is the correct answer.
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Brigette
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D. FortiSwitch needs to communicate with the RADIUS server for authentication.
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Tora
11 months ago
I think the answer is B, because it makes sense to grant different access levels based on credentials.
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