FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
Anonymous
Not applicable
Article Id 191662

Description

 

This article describes there are two or more physical interfaces which can be combined logically to enhance performance.  This may also be used where needed in a specific network requirement.


Scope

 

FortiOS Link Aggregation.


Solution

 

  1. under System -> Network, select 'Create New' From this menu configure the new aggregate link.  Including allow access, (For example: HTTP), as well as IP address and mode.

 

pmanak_0-1721933073114.png

 

  1. Once 802.3ad has been selected as the interface type, members can be assigned.  In adding interfaces as members only interfaces that have not been previously used somewhere, and have no IP assigned yet, can be used.

 

pmanak_1-1721933073119.png


After all members have been selected one IP will be assigned, through static IP, DHCP or PPPoE, to the Aggregate link.     

 

  1. When the configuration of this link has been completed it may be treated as another physical or VLAN interface.  The steps that follow to use in a policy include assigning addresses, from Firewall -> Address, followed by policy creation.
Contributors