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.

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NOTE: Wire Mode can only be configured on physical interfaces, it cannot be configured on virtual or tunnel interfaces.
To configure Wire Mode:
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On the firewall Security Appliance, go to Network > Interfaces.
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For the interface you want to configure, click either of these buttons:
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The Add Interface button.
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The Configure button.

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Under the General tab, in the Zone list, select WAN.
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In the IP Assignment list, select Wire Mode (2-Port Wire).
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In the Wire Mode Type list, select Secure (Active DPI of Inline Traffic).
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In the Paired Interface list, select X3.
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In the Paired Interface Zone list, select LAN.
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Select the Enable Link State Propagation option.
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Select the Disable Stateful Inspection option.
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Click the OK button.