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Split Networks

I have a combined network that I need to split in order to upgrade an MX100 to and MX450. I need to clone the configuration of the MX 100.  If I split the network while it is active will any configurations be lost? Will clients be disrupted? 

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jdsilva
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jdsilva
Kind of a big deal

No. If you split the appliance network out of the combined network there's no impact.

 

If you're just doing an upgrade though I would remove the existing MX100 and then add the MX450 instead of messing around with two networks. You'll have to adjust the physical ports configs, and deal with cabling, but I think it's easier than trying to clone the network. 

BrandonS
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Why is the title of your post, "Client VPN split tunneling?"

 

I have split combined networks and combined them again and not seen any service interruption or other trouble.  I did this most recently to get rid of an old demo MC network I had in one of my combined networks.  If anything, you *might* lose historical data like client usage.  If that is important, I would call support or research more to find out.

 

 

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Netwow
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Sorry about the the title . I had suggestions turned on and didn't notice. 

CarolineS
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@Netwow - I can change the title if you like, just let me know what it should be!

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Oh, never mind, you did it! 🙂

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Netwow
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Ok back to the initial question. The reason I want to clone is because there are so many VLANs (cleaning this up later). So I am safe splitting and then re-combining. 

 

jdsilva
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Yup, you're safe. 

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