Description | This article describes how to rename interface. |
Scope | FortiGate. |
Solution |
There is no way to modify interface name in CLI/GUI once the interface is created.
This apply to interface type 802.3ad Aggregate, EMAC VLAN, FortiExtender, Hardware Switch, Loopback Interface, PPPoE Interface, Redundant Interface, Software Switch, VLAN and WiFi SSID.
It is necessary to delete the interface and recreate the interface. Make sure to remove all the references related to interface to be able to delete it. |
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