SonicOS 7 System

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Configuring Wire Mode for a WAN/LAN Zone Pair

The following configuration is an example of how Wire Mode can be configured. This example is for a WAN zone paired with a LAN zone. Wire Mode can also be configured for DMZ and custom zones.

To configure Wire Mode for a WAN/LAN Zone Pair

  1. Navigate to NETWORK | System > Interfaces.
  2. Click one of these:
    • Add Interface.
    • Configure icon for the interface you want to configure.

The Add/Edit Interface dialog displays.

  1. From IP Assignment, select Wire Mode (2-Port Wire).
  2. From Zone, select WAN.
  3. From Paired Interface Zone, select LAN.
  4. Select Disable Stateful Inspection.
  5. Select Enable Link State Propagation.

  6. When Inspect Mode is selected, the Restrict analysis at resource limit option is displayed. It is disabled by default. When this option is enabled, the appliance scans the maximum number of packets it can process. The remaining packets are allowed to pass without inspection. When this option is disabled, traffic is throttled in the flow of traffic exceeds the firewalls inspection ability.

    Disabling the Restrict analysis at resource limit option reduces throughput if the rate of traffic exceeds the appliance’s ability to scan all traffic.

  7. Click OK. The Interface Settings table is updated.