Troubleshooting Tip: Error 'interface [interface name] IP is 0, VPN=[vpn name]' when VPN policy applied to FortiGate
Description
This article explains why below error will apply when VPN is configured into the FortiGate with dynamic IP interface.
'interface <interface name> IP is 0, VPN=<vpn name>'
Solution
If VPN manager is configured with VPN configuration mesh mode, start mode and hub in the dial-up mode on a dynamic interface.
When the policy gets to be installed, the following warning will show up:
'interface <fortiextender interface> IP is 0, VPN=< VPNname>'
This is by design.
If dynamic IP is being used for the interface like DHCP, or Fortiextender interface, the interface of the FortiGate will show in the Fortimanager as 0.0.0.0
This article explains why below error will apply when VPN is configured into the FortiGate with dynamic IP interface.
'interface <interface name> IP is 0, VPN=<vpn name>'
Solution
If VPN manager is configured with VPN configuration mesh mode, start mode and hub in the dial-up mode on a dynamic interface.
When the policy gets to be installed, the following warning will show up:
'interface <fortiextender interface> IP is 0, VPN=< VPNname>'
This is by design.
If dynamic IP is being used for the interface like DHCP, or Fortiextender interface, the interface of the FortiGate will show in the Fortimanager as 0.0.0.0
