MX84 WAN2 setup

RGN
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MX84 WAN2 setup

I have an MX84. ISP has provided multiple static public IP addresses.

I have WAN1 connected to the modem/gateway from ISP. All traffic bypasses modem/gateway, into MX85 through WAN1.

Is it possible to configure WAN2 with a second static public IP and have specific clients flow through WAN2?
The goal is the following: 3rd party compliance vendor wants to isolate specific web traffic.

 

Thanks!

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DarrenOC
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Hi @RGN - this configuration is indeed possible.  Under SD-WAN and Traffic Shaping look for flow preferences.  Here you can configure your source and destination (including ports) and specify which WAN port to traverse.

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alemabrahao
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Refer the documentation.

 

https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/Firewall_and_Traffic_Shaping/MX_Load_Balancing_and_Flow_Preferen...

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RGN
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Thank you for the info. Using the link provided by @alemabrahao my layout looks like this:

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I only have path going in and out provided by ISP. Still doable???

 

 

alemabrahao
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Yes, but keep in mind that it is the same ISP, if any type of failure occurs you will be left without access anyway. So I don't see any advantage in configuring the second link with the same ISP, it would make much more sense if you had a different ISP.

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RGN
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For sure, having a second ISP would be the key factor, but limited at the moment. Fiber from ISP, existing equipment from ISP doesn't provide an extra WAN/Internet port from their equipment. Focus is more on isolating web traffic versus having redundancy with two ISP's.

 

alemabrahao
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I got it, and yes you definitely can try this way.

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RGN
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Thank you, will share feedback later on.

 

PhilipDAth
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>The goal is the following: 3rd party compliance vendor wants to isolate specific web traffic.

 

Check your compliance requirements - but if you need separation, you might need a separate MX appliance for reporting and auditing purposes.

RGN
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Summary on my results:
From ISP into an unmanaged switch.

From the unmanaged switch, one patch cable to WAN1, second patch cable to WAN2 on Meraki.

Each WAN with a static IP provided by ISP.

Designated a specific VLAN for WAN2 by way of traffic flow rules.

 

Thank you all for the help and advice! 

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