Network : Network > Interfaces
Wire Mode with Link Aggregation
Link Aggregation (LAG) is used to bundle multiple links into a single interface to increase bandwidth. To inspect traffic over a LAG interface, a Dell SonicWALL network security appliance can be connected inline, allowing packets sent on one link to be bridged across to the destination transparently. Existing Wiremode features such as link state propagation are supported. Up to 8 members per LAG are supported.
Wire Mode and Link Aggregation are configured from the Network > Interfaces page in SonicOS. On the Advanced tab of the interface configuration screen, the list of unassigned interfaces is displayed. The administrator can select member interfaces for the each side of the Wire Mode connection. The number of members on each side must be equal. It is recommended that the type and bandwidth size of the member interfaces also match.
To configure Wire Mode with LAG:
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Go to the Network > Interfaces page
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Click the configure icon for the interface you want to configure.
Under the General tab:
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From the Zone menu, select the zone you want.
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From the Mode / IP Assignment menu, select Wire Mode (2-Port Wire).
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From the Wire Mode Type menu, select Secure (Active DPI of Inline Traffic).
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From the Paired Interface menu, select the interface you want.
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From the Paired Interface Zone menu, select the interface you want.
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(Optional) Select the Disable Stateful Inspection option if you want it.
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(Optional) Select the Enable Link State Propagation option if you want it.
Under the Advanced tab:
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From the Redundant/Aggregate Ports menu, select Link Aggregation.
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For the Aggregate Port, select the port that you want.
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For the Paired Interface Aggregate Port, select the port that you want.
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Click OK. The configuration is displayed in the table on the Network > Interfaces page.