Technical Tip: How to add SSID interface with tunnel mode into a Software Switch

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Description	This article explains how to add an SSID interface to a Softswitch.
Scope	FortiGate.
Solution	Create an SSID or edit the wanted SSID. For this, go to Wifi & Switch Controller -> SSID, select ‘Create New’ or select an existing one and select ‘Edit’. Here is an example of what it should look like: The key areas to configure are: Select Traffic Mode as Tunnel Mode. Put the IP address as 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0. Disable ‘Create address object matching subnet’ (This is enabled by default and must be disabled). The rest of the settings can be configured as per the requirement. Select 'Ok' at the end to finish creating the SSID. Ensure there are no references in the SSID interface. Delete all references before trying to add the SSID as a member in the software switch: Add it to the Softswitch. For this, go to Network -> Interfaces, either select an existing SoftSwitch or select 'Create New'. This is an example of what it should look like: Here, ‘Type’ as ‘Software Switch’ has been selected. The SSID shows up under Interface members. It is possible to configure the rest of the settings as per requirement and then select ‘Ok’.