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Andy_G
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Article Id 191662

Description

Two or more physical interfaces can be combined logically in order to enhance performance.  This may also be used where needed in a specific network requirement.


Scope
FortiOS Link Aggregation.
Solution
1.  In System > Network interface menu, select Create New

From this menu configure the new aggregate link.  Including allow access, (For example: HTTP), as well as IP address and mode.
 
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2.  Once 802.3ad has been selected as 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.

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After all members have been selected one IP will be assigned, through static IP, DHCP or PPPoE, to the Aggregate link.     
 
3. When the configuration of this link has been completed it may be treated as other physical or VLAN interface.  The steps that follow in order to use in a policy include assigning addresses, from Firewall > Address menu, followed by policy creation.

 

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