Isolated Pass Through Interface Configuration
gtech
Newbie ✭
I am trying to setup an unused interface on the SonicWall NSA5600 that will act as a pass through. This new interface will service a seperate network and it will not communicate with existing networks, zones or interfaces. This new interface will also be excluded from any/all SonicWall services/functions. The interface will simply allow all WAN traffic through the new interface into the new networks/subnets downstream of the new interface. I am using it to sandbox and test an isolated network.
I see a number of different ways to configure interfaces, but I am not sure which Interface Mode will best suit this situation and serve this scenario. I was hoping there was a quick way to configure this. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Category: Mid Range Firewalls
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@gtech,
I think this Kb should be helpful.
How many devices will be connected to the internal network? And are you going to use public or private addresses on those devices?
Thanks!
Shipra Sahu
Technical Support Advisor, Premier Services
Hi @gtech,
Thank you for visiting SonicWall Community.
You should try with Wiremode - Bypass mode for your setup. Please go through the below web-link for more information on Wiremode.
Let me know if any questions.
Regards
Saravanan V
Technical Support Advisor - Premier Services
Professional Services
Thanks Shipra,
The number of devices on the isolated networks will be minimal, less than a dozen. The isolated network will all be private IPs.
Transparent IP Mode might be the solution.
Thanks Saravanan,
Wire / Tap Mode might be the solution.
I'll try to dig further into both of these modes to determine which would be the best option. If I come across a solution that works, I'll post it here.