SD-WAN rules
Configure SD-WAN rules for WAN links by specifying the required network parameters. The SD-WAN rules are applied to the FortiGate device when the SD-WAN template is applied.
To create a new SD-WAN rule:
- If using ADOMs, ensure that you are in the correct ADOM.
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Go to Device Manager > Provisioning Templates > SD-WAN Templates.
The SD-WAN templates are displayed in the content pane.
- Double-click an SD-WAN template to open it for editing, or click Create New in the toolbar.
The SD-WAN template opens.
- In the SD-WAN Rules toolbar, click Create New. The Create New SD-WAN Rule dialog-box opens.
- Enter the following information, then click OK to create the new SD-WAN rule:
Name
Enter the name of the rule.
IP Version
Select either IPv4 or IPv6.
Source Source Address
Add one or more address from the drop-down.
Users
Add one or more users from the drop-down.
User Groups
Add one or more groups from the drop-down.
Destination Address
Select an address or addresses from the drop-down list. This option is only available when Destination is Address.
Route Tag
Select a tag from the drop-down list. This option is only available when Destination is Address.
Internet Service
Select a service or services from the dropdown list. This option is only available when Destination is Internet Service.
Internet Service Group
Select a service group or groups from the dropdown list. This option is only available when Destination is Internet Service.
Custom Internet Service
Select a service or services from the dropdown list. This option is only available when Destination is Internet Service.
Custom Internet Service Group
Select a service group or groups from the dropdown list. This option is only available when Destination is Internet Service.
Application
Select an application or applications from the dropdown list. This option is only available when Destination is Internet Service.
Application Group
Select an application group or groups from the dropdown list. This option is only available when Destination is Internet Service.
Application Categories
Choose one or more application categories from the selection window. The application category field uses the default internet service database (ISDB) categories received from FortiGuard. This option is only available when Destination is Internet Service, and you are in a 7.2 or later ADOM.
Protocol Select the protocol, or specify the protocol number.
Port Range Enter the port range. This option is only available when the protocol is TCP or UDP.
Type of Service Specify the type of service and bit mask.
Outgoing Interface
Strategy Select one of the following to specify how the traffic flows through the outgoing interface:
- Manual to specify what outgoing interface members to use.
- Best Quality to identify outgoing interface members and have traffic flow based on quality status.
- Lowest Cost (SLA) to identify outgoing interface members and have traffic flow based on the lowest cost.
- Maximize Bandwidth SLA to identify outgoing interface members and have traffic flow to maximize bandwidth.
Interface Preference
For the selected strategy, specify what interfaces you would like to be used. The top of the list is the highest priority, if SLA targets are met.
Measured SLA
Select the SLA measurement for the selected strategy. This option is only available when Strategy is Best Quality.
Zone Prefrence
Select the zone preference. This option is only available when Strategy is Lowest Cost (SLA) or Maximize Bandwidth (SLA).
Required SLA Target
Select the required SLA target. This option is only available when Strategy is Lowest Cost (SLA) or Maximize Bandwidth (SLA).
Advanced Options
Expand to display the advanced options.
Hover the mouse over each advanced option to view a description of the option.
Set the options as desired.