Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

What could limit the number of clients on the trusted network of a Firebox to 50 simultaneous connections?

1. Expired Live Security feature key

2. Device feature key limits

3. DHCP address pool limitations

4. Outgoing policy restrictions

The correct answer is: Device feature key limits

The limitation of the number of clients on the trusted network of a Firebox to 50 simultaneous connections is primarily due to device feature key limits. Each feature key associated with a Firebox can dictate the number of concurrent connections that the device can support. This means that if the specific feature key provisioned for a Firebox allows for only 50 simultaneous connections, then this would inherently limit the capacity for clients on the trusted network to that number. Other factors such as expired security feature keys, DHCP address pool limitations, and outgoing policy restrictions might impact various functionalities or configuration aspects of the network but do not directly limit the simultaneous connections in the way that feature key constraints do. For instance, an expired security feature key may render certain features unusable, but it does not specify a cap on the number of clients. DHCP address pool limitations pertain to the number of IP addresses available for assignment, which may influence how many devices can connect, but again, it is not the definitive factor for establishing a cap on simultaneous connections as outlined by feature keys. Outgoing policy restrictions can control what traffic is allowed out of the network but do not inherently restrict the number of existing connections.