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D. Network Planning for Dual WAN Ports		D
	(Multiple WAN Port Models Only)

This appendix describes the factors to consider when planning a network using a firewall that has dual WAN ports. This appendix does not apply to single WAN port models.

This appendix contains the following sections:

•What to Consider Before You Begin

•Overview of the Planning Process

•Inbound Traffic

•Virtual Private Networks

What to Consider Before You Begin

•Plan Your Network and Network Management and Set Up Accounts

•Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements

•Computer Network Configuration Requirements

•Internet Configuration Requirements

Plan Your Network and Network Management and Set Up Accounts

The UTM is a powerful and versatile solution for your networking needs. The information in this section can help you to understand the configuration choices that are available to you, and can make the configuration process easier.

Consider the following information before you begin:

1.Plan your network.

a.Determine whether you will use one or both WAN ports. For one WAN port, you might need a fully qualified domain name either for convenience or to access a dynamic WAN IP address remotely.

b.If you intend to use both WAN ports, determine whether you will use them in auto-rollover mode for increased system reliability or load balancing mode for maximum bandwidth efficiency. See the topics in this appendix for more information.

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