H12-821_V1.0 HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology V1.0 Question and Answers

RSTP improves convergence by introducing changes to the BPDU handling mechanism and port roles. However, RSTP does not rely on a fixed timeout of four Hello intervals for negotiation failure. Instead, RSTP uses a more dynamic mechanism to detect topology changes. The other options describe valid RSTP improvements ​.

ï‚· IPv6 Address Behavior

Manually configured link-local addresses do not have a higher priority than automatically generated ones; they coexist and are equally preferred for local communication.

The other statements are true:

A. Link-local addresses can use the EUI-64 method for quick generation.

B. Anycast addresses are only used as destination addresses.

C. An interface can have multiple global unicast addresses with different prefixes.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

IPv6 address types and priority behaviors are detailed in the IPv6 addressing sections​​.

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In dual-link MSB networking with load balancing, the new AP will connect to the AC with the lower number of connected APs. In this case, AC2 has only 20 connected APs, while AC1 has 100. Therefore, the new AP will connect to AC2 ​.

The election of a Designated Router (DR) and Backup Designated Router (BDR) occurs during the OSPF network's initial setup or upon the failure of an existing DR. A new router joining an OSPF network does not automatically preempt the current DR, even if it has the highest priority. DR and BDR elections are not preemptive. The other statements are correct regarding OSPF DR/BDR election processes ​.

Edge ports are used in RSTP to bypass the spanning tree calculation for ports connected to end devices. By configuring ports like SWD's GE0/0/2 and SWC's GE0/0/2 as edge ports, they transition directly to the Forwarding state upon activation, ensuring faster convergence. Statement A is incorrect because receiving BPDU invalidates the edge port status ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Overview of PBR (Policy-Based Routing):

Policy-Based Routing (PBR) allows you to override traditional routing decisions by defining user-specific policies.

Interface-Based PBR: Applied to packets arriving at a specific interface and affects traffic being forwarded through the device.

Local PBR: Applied to traffic generated by the local router itself (e.g., locally originated packets such as management traffic).

2. Analysis of Each Statement:

Option A: Interface-based PBR takes effect only for forwarded packets.

Correct (True Statement).

Interface-based PBR applies only to packets arriving at a specific interface and being forwarded through the router. It does not affect locally originated traffic.

Option B: Local PBR takes effect only for locally originated packets.

Correct (True Statement).

Local PBR specifically applies to traffic generated by the router itself, such as pings, SNMP requests, or routing protocol updates.

Option C: Interface-based PBR is configured on an interface and takes effect only for incoming packets on the interface.

Correct (True Statement).

Interface-based PBR is applied directly on the interface using commands like policy-based-route. It only affects traffic entering the specified interface.

Option D: Local PBR is configured in the protocol view.

Incorrect (False Statement).

Local PBR is not configured in the protocol view. It is typically configured using the command local-policy in the system view to handle traffic generated by the router.

3. Summary:

Correct Answer: D (Local PBR is NOT configured in the protocol view).

ï‚· DIS and DR Election

The IS-IS Designated Intermediate System (DIS) is responsible for generating and updating pseudonode LSPs on a broadcast network.

Unlike OSPF DR, the IS-IS DIS does not preempt by default. This behavior avoids unnecessary flapping in the network due to frequent DIS re-elections.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The characteristics of DIS and DR behavior are explained in IS-IS network operation chapters​​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Understanding Hybrid Interfaces on a Layer 2 Switch:

Layer 2 switches support different interface types, such as access, trunk, and hybrid interfaces.

A trunk interface allows traffic from multiple VLANs to pass through, but frames belonging to the native VLAN are sent untagged, while all other VLAN frames are tagged.

A hybrid interface is more flexible:

It allows traffic from multiple VLANs to pass through, just like a trunk interface.

However, you can configure whether frames for specific VLANs are tagged or untagged as they leave the interface. This feature is useful in certain networking scenarios, such as connecting devices that do not support VLAN tagging.

2. Key Differences Between Trunk and Hybrid Interfaces:

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3. Why the Statement is TRUE:

The statement accurately describes the functionality of a hybrid interface:

It supports traffic from multiple VLANs.

It allows administrators to configure whether outgoing frames are tagged or untagged for specific VLANs.

4. Summary:

The statement is TRUE because hybrid interfaces on a Layer 2 switch support traffic from multiple VLANs and allow flexible tagging configurations.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

ACL Capabilities:

ACLs are versatile tools that can match:

Data packets: Using IP addresses, protocols, ports, etc.

Routes: ACLs can be used in route filtering, matching both IP prefix length and mask length.

Correct Statement:

ACLs can match both the IP address prefix length and mask length in route filtering applications.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: ACL Applications

Huawei Route Filtering Using ACLs

The hardware modules of Huawei modular devices and their functions are:

Main Processing Unit (MPU): Provides control and management planes for the entire system, responsible for protocol processing, system security, and software upgrades.

Switch Fabric Unit (SFU): Provides the data plane, enabling high-speed data switching between service modules.

Line Processing Unit (LPU): Manages data forwarding, offering various interfaces (optical and electrical) for data access​​.

ï‚· OSPF LSA Flooding Mechanism

If a router receives an LSA identical to one already in its LSDB, it does not flood the LSA again unless the LSA has changed (i.e., the sequence number or content has been updated).

OSPF ensures efficient use of bandwidth by avoiding redundant flooding of unchanged LSAs.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The OSPF LSDB synchronization process explains that unchanged LSAs are not reflooded, ensuring stability and resource optimization​​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Default Next Hop Behavior in BGP:

Locally Originated Routes (A): The next hop is set to the advertising router's interface IP address.

Routes Received from EBGP (B): The next hop is not changed when these routes are advertised to IBGP peers. (This makes Option B false.)

Routes Advertised to EBGP (C): The next hop is set to the interface IP address of the advertising router.

Routes Advertised Between IBGP Peers (D): The next hop is not modified by default.

Incorrect Statement:

Option B is incorrect because the next hop of a non-labeled route received from an EBGP peer is not changed when it is advertised to IBGP peers.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: BGP Next Hop Behavior

Huawei BGP Routing Principles

A stateful inspection firewall tracks the state of network connections and only matches the initial packet against its rule set. Subsequent packets in the same connection are matched in the state table. Contrary to this, UDP packets can be inspected by correlating them with connection states, and packets in a single connection are always correlated ​.

ï‚· Silent Interface Explanation

The silent-interface command is used to prevent OSPF from sending or receiving OSPF packets on the specified interface (GE 0/0/1). This disables OSPF adjacency establishment and stops route advertisement for that interface.

ï‚· Network Observations

Statement A: R2 can access the server.This is correct, as the silent interface does not impact data traffic, only OSPF-related communication.

Statement B: GE 0/0/1 of R1 cannot send OSPF packets.Correct due to the silent-interface configuration.

Statement C: The network segment to which GE 0/0/1 of R1 belongs cannot be advertised.This is correct, as the silent interface prevents route advertisement.

Statement D: GE 0/0/1 of R1 cannot accept OSPF packets.Correct, as the silent interface configuration blocks packet reception.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

OSPF interface command behavior is outlined in the configuration and lab examples sections​​.

The Link State ID in a Type 3 LSA (Summary LSA) indicates the network or subnet being summarized, not the router ID of an ABR. All other statements accurately describe OSPF functionality, making D the false statement ​.

Goal Analysis:

Requirement:

The route to 192.168.3.0/24 must exist in R1's and R3's routing tables.

The route must not exist in R2's routing table.

This requires filtering to ensure the route is either:

Blocked on R2's routing table (via filtering on R2), or

Blocked before it is advertised to R2.

Analysis of Each Option:

Option A (Filter-policy on R2 for filtering received routes):

Applying a filter-policy on R2 to filter received routes will block the route from entering R2's routing table but still allow it to propagate to R3.

This meets the requirement.

Option B (Filter-policy on R2 for filtering the routes to be advertised):

Blocking the advertisement of routes from R2 to other routers does not affect the routes received by R2 itself.

This does not meet the requirement but does not affect the propagation to R3.

This is valid if the received route is blocked.

Option C (Filter-policy on R1 for filtering the routes to be imported):

If the route is filtered on R1 during the import phase, the route will not exist in R1’s routing table and thus cannot be advertised to either R2 or R3.

This fails to meet the requirement because the route must exist in R1's and R3's routing tables.

Option D (Filter-policy on R1 for filtering the imported routes to be advertised):

Filtering routes on R1 before advertising to R2 will prevent R2 from receiving the route but allow R1 to advertise the route to R3.

This meets the requirement.

Correct Option:

C (Filter-policy on R1 for filtering the routes to be imported): This will prevent the route from existing in both R1 and R3, violating the stated requirement.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: OSPF Route Filtering

Huawei OSPF Configuration and Filtering Methods

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

iMaster NCE-Campus Overview:

iMaster NCE-Campus is Huawei’s network management platform for managing and controlling campus networks.

It supports user authentication, including STA (Station) authentication, in WLAN environments.

Authentication Modes Supported:

iMaster NCE-Campus integrates with AAA (RADIUS) servers to perform authentication for wireless clients.

Correct Statement:

The platform can function as an authentication server for WLAN STAs.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: WLAN Management with iMaster NCE-Campus

Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus Product Overview

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Session Creation in Firewalls:

Firewalls create session entries for packets requiring stateful inspection (e.g., TCP, UDP, ICMP, and GRE).

Subsequent fragments of large packets do not require new sessions. Instead, they are processed based on the session created for the first fragment.

Correct Option:

C (Subsequent Fragment): Does not trigger a new session entry as it belongs to an existing session.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: Firewall Session Handling

Huawei Fragmentation Processing in Firewalls

ï‚· In asynchronous mode, BFD control packets are exchanged periodically to detect faults.

ï‚· In demand mode, once the session is established, BFD stops sending periodic control packets and relies on external mechanisms to verify connectivity.

 Asynchronous mode is the most commonly used mode. However, the Echo function is supported in asynchronous mode, making Option B incorrect ​.

OSPF supports both area-level and interface-level authentication. When both are configured, interface authentication takes precedence over area authentication. This hierarchy ensures that specific interface-level configurations override the broader area-level settings when applicable ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Single-Hop BFD Session:

A single-hop BFD session is used to detect link failures between directly connected devices.

It is bound to the local IP address and the peer IP address, and the session relies on these parameters to establish connectivity.

2. Why Modifications Require Deletion:

BFD sessions are tightly bound to their configuration parameters (e.g., local and peer IP addresses).

Modifying these parameters is not supported for an existing session. Instead, you must delete the session and recreate it with the updated parameters.

3. Why the Statement is TRUE:

The statement correctly describes the behavior of BFD sessions, where modifying an existing session is not possible without deleting it first.

The prefix list permits the prefix 1.1.1.1/24 with a mask length greater than or equal to /26 and less than or equal to /32. This means only prefixes with the base 1.1.1.1 and mask lengths between /26 and /32 will be permitted. Routes like 1.1.1.2/16 and 1.1.1.1/24 do not meet the mask length criteria, so they will be denied. Conversely, routes like 1.1.1.1/26 and 1.1.1.1/32 satisfy the condition and will be permitted ​.

ï‚· OSPF Area Design and Loop Prevention:OSPF uses a hierarchical structure with areas to improve scalability and efficiency. Area 0, the backbone area, plays a crucial role in ensuring loop-free route distribution between areas. The following mechanisms are key to preventing routing loops:

Strict adherence to hierarchical area design.

Prohibition of direct inter-area route exchanges between non-backbone areas.

Policy-Based Routing (PBR) on interfaces is used to forward traffic based on specific policies rather than the routing table. However, PBR is not suitable for modifying the next-hop of locally originated traffic. Other scenarios listed are typical use cases for interface PBR ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Multi-Channel Protocols:

Multi-channel protocols use separate channels for control and data communication, requiring application-specific packet filtering (ASPF) to track sessions.

Examples:

FTP (A): Uses separate control and data channels.

SIP (B): Uses multiple ports for signaling and media.

H.323 (D): A VoIP protocol using multiple channels.

Single-Channel Protocol:

SMTP (C): A single-channel protocol for email communication, which does not require ASPF.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: Firewall ASPF Configuration

Huawei Multi-Channel Protocol Handling

In the topology, SWB's GE0/0/2 is the Root Port because it has the least cost path to the Root Bridge (SWA). SWC's GE0/0/1 is the Designated Port because it forwards traffic to SWA while maintaining the shortest path to the Root Bridge. This setup ensures efficient traffic flow in the spanning tree topology ​.

Routing Entries in PIM

(S, G) entries: Represent the shortest path tree (SPT) from a specific source (S) to a specific multicast group (G). These entries are created after data packets are transmitted directly from the source to the receivers.

(S, G) entries are used in both PIM-DM and PIM-SM modes.

PIM-DM and PIM-SM Modes

In PIM-DM, multicast traffic is initially flooded throughout the network and pruned where no receivers exist. (S, G) entries represent source-specific paths created after the flooding stage.

In PIM-SM, multicast traffic initially flows through a shared tree, but (S, G) entries are created when the network switches to the SPT for more efficient forwarding.

HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The functionality and application of (S, G) routing entries are detailed in multicast and PIM configuration chapters​​.

ï‚· BGP Open Message Components

The Open message contains the following critical parameters:

Local AS Number: The autonomous system of the router.

Router ID: A unique identifier for the router.

Hold Time: The maximum time the router will wait for Keepalive or other messages from its peer.

ï‚· Incorrect Option

C. NLRI: Network Layer Reachability Information is not included in Open messages; it is carried in Update messages.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The structure and contents of Open messages are explained in BGP protocol details​​.

High-availability Stateful Backup (HSB) ensures synchronization between active and standby devices. If the HSB channel fails to establish, the following causes are possible:

TCP channel not established: The HSB channel relies on a TCP connection. If the TCP session cannot be established, the backup process cannot start.

Mismatched retransmission settings: If the retransmission count and interval for HSB service packets are inconsistent between the two devices, the synchronization process fails.

Incorrect source and destination configurations: If the source IP address and port number on one device do not match the destination IP address and port number on the other, the channel cannot be established.

Option C is incorrect because the priority of the two ACs affects active/standby roles but does not directly impact HSB channel establishment ​.

Inter-area route calculation in OSPF involves Summary LSAs (Type 3) for summarizing routes across areas and ASBR Summary LSAs (Type 4) for locating ASBRs. While Router LSAs and Network LSAs describe the internal structure of an area, they do not directly participate in inter-area route calculation. Thus, the statement that only Router, Network, and Summary LSAs are involved is false ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Overview of IP Multicast:

IP multicast is a method of delivering data from one source to multiple destinations simultaneously.

Unlike unicast (one-to-one communication) or broadcast (one-to-all communication), multicast is one-to-many, allowing data to be sent only to subscribers (multicast group members).

This significantly conserves bandwidth and reduces the load on the network because the source only sends a single stream of data, which is replicated by multicast routers as needed.

2. Use Cases for IP Multicast:

IP multicast is widely used in network services that involve real-time or large-scale data delivery, such as:

IPTV (Internet Protocol Television): Broadcasting live TV streams.

Real-Time Data Transmission: Delivering stock market data, sensor updates, etc.

Multimedia Conferencing: Supporting group calls, webinars, and online meetings.

3. Why the Statement is TRUE:

IP multicast reduces unnecessary traffic and maximizes efficiency, making it ideal for these types of network services.

The Origin attribute in the display bgp routing-table output is marked as i, indicating that the route was injected into the BGP routing table using the network command. The other options are incorrect because the AS path is not displayed, the MED is 0, and the route is marked as the best (>), meaning it is the optimal route ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Routing Table Structure:

Routers maintain a local core routing table and separate protocol routing tables for OSPF, BGP, etc.

The local core routing table stores optimal routes selected based on metrics, protocol preferences, and administrative distances.

Fields in the Core Routing Table:

Destination Address (A): Indicates the destination network or host.

Routing Protocol Preference (B): Determines the priority of routing protocols (e.g., OSPF > RIP).

Routing Protocol (D): Specifies the protocol (e.g., OSPF, BGP) that contributed the route.

Inbound Interface: This is stored in the protocol-specific routing table but not in the local core table.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: Routing Table Management

Huawei Routing Fundamentals

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Route Policy Overview:

A route-policy is a policy-based routing tool that filters and modifies routing information.

It consists of one or more nodes, and each node can specify match conditions and apply actions to routes.

Maximum Number of Nodes:

The maximum number of nodes supported in a route-policy is 1024, allowing flexibility in route filtering and control.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: Route-Policy Configuration

Huawei Route-Policy Configuration Guidelines

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Analysis of the OSPF Neighbor State:

Router ID 10.0.5.5:

On interface 10.0.235.2 (GigabitEthernet0/0/1), the neighbor state is Full, indicating that adjacency is established.

The Designated Router (DR) is 10.0.235.5, which is the same as the neighbor's address.

Router ID 10.0.4.4:

On interface 10.0.24.2 (Serial1/0/1), the neighbor state is also Full, meaning adjacency is established.

The DR/BDR election status shows None, indicating that the interface is on a point-to-point link where DR/BDR election does not apply.

Validation of Each Option:

Option A: Correct. The DR IP address is explicitly shown as 10.0.235.5.

Option B: Correct. The neighbor state for both 10.0.5.5 and 10.0.4.4 is Full, confirming adjacency is established.

Option C: Incorrect. DR/BDR elections are irrelevant on point-to-point links like Serial1/0/1.

Option D: Correct. The Router IDs of R2's neighbors are explicitly listed as 10.0.5.5 and 10.0.4.4.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: OSPF Neighbor Relationships

Huawei OSPF Neighbor and Adjacency Details

The operator between if-match clauses under a node is AND, meaning all conditions must be satisfied. However, the operator between nodes is OR, meaning a route matching any node will pass the route-policy ​.

Access Control Lists (ACLs) can be classified into several types, including Basic ACL (filters based on source IP), Advanced ACL (filters based on multiple parameters like source and destination IP, protocol, and ports), and Layer 2 ACL (filters based on MAC addresses). User-defined ACLs are not a standard classification ​.

ï‚· MQC and PBR

MQC (Modular QoS Command-Line Interface): Applied to interfaces for classifying and controlling traffic.

PBR (Policy-Based Routing): Used to influence packet forwarding based on policies rather than traditional routing tables.

Both MQC and PBR can be configured on device interfaces to filter incoming/outgoing packets or control their forwarding paths.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The use of MQC and PBR on device interfaces is elaborated in the QoS and routing control chapters​​.

ï‚· IS-IS Overview: Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) is a link-state routing protocol. Routers exchange Link State Packets (LSPs) to maintain a synchronized link-state database. These LSPs are categorized into Level-1 LSPs (intra-area routing) and Level-2 LSPs (inter-area routing). Both types share the same packet format.

IGMP Version Mismatch

If the IGMP snooping version on the device is earlier than the IGMP version on user hosts, the device may fail to parse IGMP Report messages correctly. As a result, the device forwards these messages only to router ports without generating group member ports or forwarding entries.

Consequently, users cannot receive multicast data.

HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

Multicast and IGMP snooping behaviors under mismatched conditions are described in the multicast configuration chapters​​.

After Layer 3 roaming, the STA’s traffic is forwarded from the Foreign AP (FAP) to the Foreign AC (FAC), and then to the Home AC (HAC) before reaching the upper-layer network. This ensures that the STA remains on the same subnet without breaking existing sessions ​.

In asynchronous mode, two devices exchange BFD Control packets to monitor connectivity. However, this mode does support the echo function, which tests bidirectional paths by sending packets that loop back to the origin. This statement is incorrect. Demand mode, on the other hand, minimizes the control packet exchange, relying on periodic echo packets if configured. Huawei's BFD configuration guides emphasize these distinctions ​.

 R1 is a Level-1 router in Area 49.0001, while R4 is in Area 49.0004. Level-1 routers only maintain LSDBs for their own area and do not contain LSPs from other areas, such as R4’s LSP.

ï‚· R2 is a Level-1-2 router, so it maintains LSDBs for both Area 49.0001 (Level-1) and Level-2 domains, which include LSPs from R4.

ï‚· R3 and R4, as Level-2 routers, exchange LSPs with each other within the Level-2 domain.

 Thus, the LSDB of R1 does not include R4’s LSP ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. What is L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)?

L2TP is a tunneling protocol used to transport Layer 2 frames over IP networks.

It is commonly used to establish VPNs but does not provide built-in encryption or security for the transmitted data.

2. Why L2TP Requires Additional Security Measures:

Since L2TP does not encrypt traffic, it is vulnerable to eavesdropping and tampering.

To secure L2TP tunnels, it is often paired with IPsec, which provides strong encryption and authentication. The combination of L2TP and IPsec is known as L2TP/IPsec.

3. Why the Statement is TRUE:

The statement accurately describes the limitation of L2TP (lack of encryption) and the need for additional security measures like IPsec.

The asbr-summary command is executed in the global OSPF view to summarize external routes. The abr-summary command is executed in the OSPF area view to summarize routes between areas. By default, the advertise parameter is enabled unless explicitly overridden by the not-advertise option ​.

IPv4 supports three main transmission modes:

Unicast: One-to-one communication.

Broadcast: One-to-all communication within a network.

Multicast: One-to-many communication to a group of interested receivers.Anycast is not a native IPv4 mode but is introduced in IPv6 ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed in-depth Step-by-Step Explanation:An Area Border Router (ABR) is an OSPF router that connects multiple areas, including the backbone area (Area 0). It plays a critical role in summarizing and propagating routing information between areas. The types of LSAs that an ABR can generate include:

Network Summary LSA (Type 3):

ABRs generate Type 3 LSAs to summarize and propagate routes from one area into another.

For example, an ABR generates a Type 3 LSA to inform other areas about the networks in the area it is connected to.

ASBR Summary LSA (Type 4):

If an ASBR exists in one of the OSPF areas connected to the ABR, the ABR generates Type 4 LSAs.

These LSAs provide information about how to reach the ASBR.

NSSA LSA (Type 7):

If the ABR is connected to a Not-So-Stubby Area (NSSA), it can generate Type 7 LSAs.

These LSAs are used to describe external routes imported into the NSSA.

AS External LSA (Type 5):

These LSAs are not typically generated by an ABR unless the ABR is also functioning as an ASBR. Type 5 LSAs are used to describe external routes imported into OSPF from other autonomous systems.

Therefore, NSSA LSA (A), Network Summary LSA (C), and ASBR Summary LSA (D) are valid answers. AS External LSA (B) would only be correct if the ABR were also functioning as an ASBR, but that is not explicitly stated in the question.

References:

Huawei HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter on "OSPF LSAs and ABR Functions".

RFC 2328 – OSPF Version 2.

The silent-interface command disables the sending of OSPF packets, including Hello packets, on the specified interface, which prevents the establishment of OSPF neighbor relationships. However, the interface can still advertise directly connected routes through other interfaces, making Option C incorrect ​.

ARP spoofing is a Layer 2 attack, as it targets ARP tables in switches or end devices. All other attacks, including IP spoofing, ICMP attacks, and Smurf attacks, are network layer (Layer 3) attacks ​.

ï‚· IGMP: Manages IPv4 multicast group members and runs on the multicast network's last segment (that is, the network segment where a Layer 3 network device is connected to user hosts).

ï‚· PIM: Sends multicast data over the network to the multicast device that is connected to group members that have requested the multicast data, implementing multicast data forwarding based on routes.

ï‚· IGMP Snooping: Manages and controls the forwarding of multicast data packets to effectively suppress the flooding of multicast data packets on the Layer 2 network.

ï‚· IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol):

IGMP is used by hosts and adjacent multicast routers to establish and maintain multicast group memberships on a local subnet.

It allows a host to inform a multicast router of its desire to receive multicast traffic for a specific group.

It operates at Layer 3 and runs on the last segment of the network.

Understanding the Network Setup:

The OSPF network consists of three areas (Area 1, Area 0, and Area 2).

The server's subnet 192.168.1.0/24 is directly connected to R1 and imported into OSPF using the command:

import-route direct type 1 cost 2

The type 1 specifies the route as an OSPF Type 1 external route, meaning both the external cost and the internal OSPF cost will be included when calculating the total cost.

The external cost specified for the imported route is 2.

Cost Calculation to R2:

The interfaces between the routers are GE interfaces, and the default cost for GE interfaces is 1.

The path from R2 to the server goes through the following hops:

R2 → R1: Cost = 1 (intra-area link).

R1 → Server: External cost = 2 (specified in the import-route command).

Total cost to R2:

Intra-area cost (1) + External cost (2) = 3

Verification of Each Option:

Option A (2): Incorrect. This only accounts for the external cost, ignoring the internal OSPF cost.

Option B (4): Incorrect. This overestimates the cost by adding an extra hop.

Option C (3): Correct. The total cost is 3 (1 for the intra-area link + 2 for the external cost).

Option D (1): Incorrect. This ignores the external cost of the imported route.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: OSPF Route Types and Cost Calculation

Huawei OSPF Cost Configuration Details

When a stack splits, the MAC addresses of the newly formed stacks do not change immediately. Instead, they retain their original MAC addresses until new ones are reassigned during topology updates. This delayed update prevents immediate conflicts and allows MAD (Multiple Active Detection) to handle any resulting issues ​.

In Layer 3 roaming scenarios, STAs (stations) remain on different subnets before and after roaming. To ensure that user traffic reaches the original subnet, it must be tunneled back over a CAPWAP tunnel. This technique prevents disruptions in communication and enables seamless roaming. Huawei’s Layer 3 roaming design guidelines emphasize the use of CAPWAP tunnels for user traffic forwarding ​.

In Huawei firewalls, the security level of a zone can be reconfigured by an administrator, making the statement that it cannot be changed false. Other statements accurately describe security level restrictions or defaults ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Distance-Vector Protocols:

Distance-vector protocols determine the best path based on the distance to a destination and periodically share the entire routing table with neighbors.

Example: RIP is a distance-vector protocol.

Link-State Protocols:

Link-state protocols share information about directly connected links, enabling routers to build a complete map of the network.

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and IS-IS (Intermediate System to Intermediate System) are link-state protocols that use Dijkstra’s algorithm to calculate the shortest path.

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP):

BGP is neither a distance-vector nor a link-state protocol. Instead, it is classified as a path-vector protocol that selects the best path based on attributes such as AS-path, next-hop, and local preference.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: Routing Protocol Basics

Huawei Networking Fundamentals, Section: Classification of Routing Protocols

IGMPv1 supports general queries but does not define a Leave message. IGMPv2 introduces the Leave message type, which allows hosts to notify routers when they wish to leave a multicast group, improving efficiency. These distinctions align with the functionality of IGMP versions ​.

Routing policies are used to control how routes are imported, advertised, or received. Policy-Based Routing (PBR) is used to forward packets based on policies, bypassing the routing table. Routing policies are not used for packet forwarding ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Understanding the IGMP Group Entry:

The IGMP group entry contains key information about multicast groups on the interface:

Group Address (225.1.1.2): The multicast group address that the user has joined.

Last Reporter (10.1.6.10): The IP address of the last host that sent an IGMP Report message for this group.

Uptime: The duration since the group was first reported.

Expires: The remaining time before the group entry ages out if no further reports are received.

2. Analysis of Each Statement:

Option A: This entry can be used to construct the corresponding (S, G) entry.

Incorrect.

This is a group entry for IGMP, which contains information about the group (G) but does not include a specific source (S). (S, G) entries are created in PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast), not IGMP.

Option B: This entry is created when the device receives an IGMP Join message from a user.

Correct.

IGMP Join messages are used by hosts to signal their intent to join a multicast group. When such a message is received, the group entry is created.

Option C: Expires indicates the aging time of the IGMP group.

Correct.

The "Expires" field shows the remaining time before the group entry ages out if no further IGMP reports are received.

Option D: 225.1.1.2 is the address of the group that the user joins.

Correct.

The "Group Address" field explicitly states that 225.1.1.2 is the multicast group that the user has joined.

3. Summary:

Correct Options: B, C, D

ï‚· GRE Characteristics

GRE does not inherently support encryption or authentication. It is a tunneling protocol for encapsulating packets, and data security features must be implemented using other protocols such as IPsec.

Other correct attributes of GRE include:

B. Supports multicast transmission.

C. Acts as a Layer 3 VPN encapsulation technology.

D. Can work with VPN protocols like IPsec for better security.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

GRE features and limitations are discussed in VPN encapsulation technology chapters​​.

Attributes such as community, tag, and origin can be directly referenced in the apply clause of a route-policy. However, IP-prefix is not an attribute but a prefix list used for matching, and it cannot be directly applied ​.

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) mandates that the backbone area (Area 0) serves as the central area for routing information exchange. To avoid inter-area routing loops, routing information is only exchanged between the backbone area and non-backbone areas, not directly between two non-backbone areas. Consequently, each Area Border Router (ABR) must connect to the backbone area to facilitate this routing exchange ​.

A stateful inspection firewall tracks the state of network connections and only matches the initial packet against its rule set. Subsequent packets in the same connection are matched in the state table. Contrary to this, UDP packets can be inspected by correlating them with connection states, and packets in a single connection are always correlated ​.

BFD control packets are encapsulated in UDP packets, and the destination port number for multi-hop BFD control packets is 4784. This is a standardized port for multi-hop BFD operation ​.

The scenario describes a mismatch in OSPF network types between two connected routers: one set to Point-to-Point (P2P) and the other set to Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP). While aligning Hello intervals may seem sufficient for establishing an OSPF neighbor relationship, the fundamental mismatch in network types introduces issues.

OSPF Network Types

P2P: Assumes a direct connection with a single neighbor, uses faster convergence and simpler LSDB synchronization.

P2MP: Supports multiple neighbors on a single interface, requiring different handling for DR/BDR roles and LSDB updates.

Impact of Network Type Mismatch

If Hello intervals are aligned, adjacency establishment might occur. However, mismatched network types affect neighbor role assignment and LSDB synchronization.

P2P expects a direct link and would handle updates differently than P2MP, which assumes multiple neighbors. This leads to inconsistencies in route calculation and forwarding.

HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

OSPF Basics and Configuration​clearly outlines the criticality of consistent network type configuration for stable OSPF operation.

Lab examples in the HCIP Datacom Lab Guide​further demonstrate the consequences of such mismatches, including unstable neighbor states and incomplete LSDB synchronization.

Hence, the statement that neighbor relationships and LSDB synchronization remain unaffected is incorrect. Proper OSPF operation requires matching network types in addition to aligned Hello intervals.

ï‚· ACL in Routing Policies

ACLs are frequently used in routing policies to match specific routes based on criteria such as source IP, destination IP, and more. This allows ACLs to influence route redistribution, filtering, and forwarding decisions.

ï‚· HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

ACL applications in routing policies are discussed in the routing policy chapters​​.

According to BGP route selection rules, a higher Local_Pref value indicates a more preferred route. This rule is used to influence traffic flow within an autonomous system (AS), giving preference to routes with a higher Local_Pref for outgoing traffic ​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

OSPF State Machine:

OSPF adjacency progresses through several states: Down > Init > 2-Way > ExStart > Exchange > Loading > Full.

The 2-Way state indicates that routers have exchanged Hello packets but are not forming full adjacencies.

Possible Causes for Staying in the 2-Way State:

Hello Time Values Are Different (A): Mismatched Hello/Dead intervals prevent adjacency establishment.

Area IDs Are Different (B): OSPF routers must belong to the same area to establish adjacency.

Router IDs Conflict (C): While Router ID conflicts cause other issues, they do not result in the 2-Way state.

N-bit and E-bit Are the Same (D): Matching N-bit/E-bit values are normal and do not cause problems.

References:

HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: OSPF Adjacency Establishment

Huawei OSPF Neighbor State Analysis

When a Huawei firewall receives a packet that does not match any existing session table entry, it discards the packet. This is part of the default firewall policy, which ensures that unrecognized traffic is treated as a potential security risk and blocked. This behavior is vital for preventing unauthorized access and mitigating external attacks. The feature aligns with Huawei's default security strategies as detailed in their firewall operation manuals ​.

The output shows that the router with the IP 10.0.12.2 is the Backup Designated Router (BDR), as indicated in the State: BDR field. The router ID is 10.0.2.2, the interface cost is 1, and the IP address of the interface is 10.0.12.2. Hence, C is the correct answer ​.

In BGP, the AS-Path attribute is mandatory and must be included in all UPDATE messages. It records the autonomous systems a route has traversed. Attributes like Local-Preference, MED, and Prefval are optional and may not always be included. The AS-Path is crucial for loop prevention and route selection ​.

The route-policy configuration specifies that node 10 matches the IP prefix 11.1.0.0/16 and applies a cost of 300 to this route. Once a route matches a node, it is no longer processed by subsequent nodes, making option D incorrect. Option B is also incorrect because only specific matching routes have their costs changed ​.

Mandatory BGP Attributes

Next_Hop: Specifies the next hop to reach the destination.

AS_Path: Lists the autonomous systems traversed, crucial for loop prevention and route selection.

Optional Attributes

MED (Multi-Exit Discriminator) and Local_Preference are optional attributes that aid in route preference but are not mandatory.

HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

BGP attribute behavior and classifications are detailed in BGP path selection principles​​.

For first-time configuration of a newly purchased network device, administrators typically use the console port. This direct connection is secure and independent of network configuration, making it suitable for initial setups. Telnet, SNMP, or FTP require prior IP configuration, which is not feasible during the initial setup phase ​.

IGMPv3 builds on IGMPv1 and IGMPv2 by supporting all previous query types, including General Query and Group-Specific Query, while introducing Source/Group-Specific Query. This enhancement allows finer control over multicast group membership ​.