Description | This article describes the solution to an issue where it is not possible to add an interface in the software switch. |
Scope | FortiGate. |
Solution |
Below are the things to check first before adding the interface:
CLI:
config system switch-interface edit VLAN-Switch new entry 'VLAN-Switch' added set vdom root set member *interface-name Physical interface name. set member port3 entry not found in datasource value parse error before 'port3' end
Another thing to check is whether the 'Create address object matching subnet' is enabled.
Once all of this has been checked, Port3 should be visible on the list.
CLI:
config system switch-interface edit VLAN-Switch new entry 'VLAN-Switch' added set vdom root set member *interface-name Physical interface name. set member port3 end
show system switch-interface
Related article: Technical Tip: Cannot use interface to software switch with no settings |
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