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Fortinet NSE6_SDW_AD-7.6 Exam - Topic 5 Question 6 Discussion

(In the context of SD-WAN, the terms underlay and overlay are commonly used to categorize links.Which two statements about underlay and overlay links are correct? Choose two answers.)
B) Overlay links provide routing flexibility. and D) Wireless connections can be used to build overlay links.
A) A VLAN is a type of overlay link.
C) FortiLink interface is considered an underlay link.
E) Only wired connections can be used as underlay links.

Fortinet NSE6_SDW_AD-7.6 Exam - Topic 5 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for Fortinet's NSE6_SDW_AD-7.6 exam
Question #: 6
Topic #: 5
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(In the context of SD-WAN, the terms underlay and overlay are commonly used to categorize links.

Which two statements about underlay and overlay links are correct? Choose two answers.)

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Suggested Answer: B, D

In Fortinet SD-WAN architecture, underlay and overlay have distinct meanings:

Underlay links are the physical or logical transport networks that provide basic IP connectivity (for example, broadband, MPLS, LTE/5G).

Overlay links are virtual tunnels (such as IPsec VPNs) built on top of the underlay, providing abstraction, routing control, and segmentation.

Option B is correct.

Overlay links (for example, IPsec tunnels used in SD-WAN and ADVPN) decouple routing from the physical transport. This allows dynamic path selection, segmentation, and flexible routing policies independent of the underlay. Providing routing flexibility is a core purpose of overlays in SD-WAN.

Option D is correct.

Wireless connections such as LTE or 5G can be used as underlay transports, and overlay tunnels can be built over them. Fortinet SD-WAN fully supports building IPsec overlays on wireless underlays, making wireless links valid for overlay construction.

Why the other options are incorrect:

Option A is incorrect because a VLAN is a Layer 2 segmentation mechanism, not an SD-WAN overlay link.

Option C is incorrect because FortiLink is used for internal management and switch/AP connectivity, not as a WAN underlay for SD-WAN.

Option E is incorrect because underlay links can be wired or wireless; they are not limited to wired connections.

Therefore, the two correct statements are B and D.


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Anna
3 hours ago
I think B and D are correct. Overlay links really do offer flexibility.
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Arlette
5 days ago
No way, only wired for underlay? That's not true!
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Lynna
10 days ago
FortiLink is totally an underlay link.
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Christoper
16 days ago
Surprised to see wireless can be overlay links!
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Tamra
2 months ago
I thought VLANs were underlay, not overlay?
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Tashia
2 months ago
Overlay links definitely provide routing flexibility.
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Tarra
3 months ago
I’m pretty certain that only wired connections can’t be the only option for underlay links, but I need to double-check that.
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Ronald
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused about wireless connections; I thought they could be part of the underlay too, but maybe they fit in the overlay category?
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Dorothy
3 months ago
I remember practicing a question where underlay links were defined as the physical connections, so I feel like the FortiLink interface must be underlay.
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Magda
3 months ago
I think overlay links definitely provide routing flexibility, but I'm not sure about the VLAN being an overlay.
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