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300-410 Exam - Question 234


Refer to the exhibit. R1 and R2 are configured for EIGRP peering using authentication and the neighbors failed to come up. Which action resolves the issue?

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Correct Answer: A

The issue is that EIGRP neighbors fail to come up due to a mismatch in key-chain attributes. In this configuration, both routers have different lowest key IDs set for their key-chains, which causes a failure in the EIGRP authentication process. EIGRP uses the first valid key it encounters during authentication, and if the lowest key ID does not match on both routers, the authentication fails. Therefore, configuring a matching lowest key ID on both routers resolves the issue.

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HungarianDishOption: A
May 8, 2023

For me it's "A". The lowest key ID needs to match, because EIGRP checks against the FIRST valid key. Good sources from you guys: https://community.cisco.com/t5/routing/eigrp-authentication-problem-need-your-help/td-p/1714446 https://community.cisco.com/t5/switching/key-chain-validation-for-eigrp/td-p/1988487

HuntkeyOption: A
Oct 17, 2022

Although can't find proof on the Internet, I tried and the lowest key ID seems to be a requirement. I would go with A.

ellen_AAOption: A
Jan 22, 2023

A is the answer, matching the lowest key-ids on both routers. https://community.cisco.com/t5/routing/eigrp-authentication-problem-need-your-help/td-p/1714446

jucevabeOption: C
Sep 28, 2022

Answer C

DUBC89xOption: C
Dec 4, 2022

I reviewed our production environment and there are matching keys. key chain "example" key 170 key-string "password" accept-lifetime 10:00:00 Feb 3 2020 infinite

[Removed]Option: C
Dec 14, 2022

Key numbers need to match

heeeeyajokeOption: C
Dec 22, 2022

LABBED IT, definitely C

JKStinnOption: C
Jan 3, 2023

https://community.cisco.com/t5/switching/key-chain-validation-for-eigrp/td-p/1988487

MalasxdOption: C
May 12, 2023

The EIGRP try to use the key-id in the order they were configured. In this exemplo they will never match and there is no way to chance the order EIGRP process the keys. C seeems more correct for me.

HamzaBadarOption: A
Jul 4, 2023

Test with GNS3. Answer is A.

inteldarvidOption: A
Jul 14, 2023

the option correct is A. I test in my lab. Its neecsary put order key chain

ZamanROption: A
Dec 19, 2023

I think A

SeMo0o0o0Option: A
Jul 20, 2024

A is correct