What is the role of a VTEP in VXLAN?
Choose an answer
Tap an option to check your answer.
Correct answer: encapsulating and de-encapsulating VXLAN Ethernet frames.
Why this is the answer
A VTEP (VXLAN Tunnel Endpoint) is a crucial component in a VXLAN network. Its primary role is to encapsulate Ethernet frames from the local network segment into UDP packets, adding a VXLAN header, and then tunnel these packets across an IP underlay network. Conversely, it de-encapsulates incoming VXLAN UDP packets, removing the VXLAN header and delivering the original Ethernet frame to the destination device on the local segment. This process allows Layer 2 networks to be extended over a Layer 3 infrastructure. The other options are incorrect: VTEPs do not handle IPv4-to-IPv6 or IPv6-to-IPv4 tunneling for VXLANs, nor do they inherently provide encryption; encryption would typically be handled by other mechanisms like IPsec.
Pass your exam — without the endless answer hunt
Get every verified question and explanation for this exam in one place, and save hours of prep. 1,000+ certifications · 20+ languages · free to start.
Pass your exam faster → No card needed