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ataro
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July 25, 2025
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Dedicated MGMT and L2 Mode Isolation

  • July 25, 2025
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On my FG firewall I have defined MGMT as OOB / dedicated management, and the firewall is in L2 / Transparent mode. One interface PORT1 from firewall is connected to the switch VLAN-1 and MGMT on the same switch VLAN-1. In this case is there a possibility of L2 loops formation on Switch?

 

Best answer by AEK

Best practice is to put management interface in NAT VDOM.

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-Transparent-mode-best-practices/ta-p/196626

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July 27, 2025