Number of WAN Active Links in new MX devices

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ahmadtat
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Number of WAN Active Links in new MX devices

Hi,

 

I see that the new MX devices (105 ) as example, has 2 x SFP+ WAN ports AND 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 (1x PoE+) 

does this mean that we can have upto 4 active internet links at the same time?

 

are there any limitations in this case? like load balancing/ VPN tunnels, .... 

 

 

thanks

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JamesC_AB
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https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Overviews_and_Specifications/WAN_behavior_on_MX75%2F%2F85%2F%...

 

The big limitation right now is that with current firmware, you can only use 2 of those WAN uplinks. See link above. 

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JamesC_AB
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https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Overviews_and_Specifications/WAN_behavior_on_MX75%2F%2F85%2F%...

 

The big limitation right now is that with current firmware, you can only use 2 of those WAN uplinks. See link above. 

Inderdeep
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@ahmadtat : You can only use 2 

Either to use  2x SFP+ WAN or 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 (1x PoE+) 

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you can use spf and rj45 but you need to set it on the local status page.

Ryan_Miles
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the default port behavior is "auto" selection based on the truth table doc. you don't need to edit anything on the mx local status page.

Ryan

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"The recommended method for physical reconfiguration of the WAN interfaces should be done when the MX is powered off."

 

Good to know, supose that was the problem why i had to edit it manually

ahmadtat
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Thanks for your reply..

is there any plan to allow more than 2 active WAN links in future firmware releases?

as this could be a selling point in my opinion.

 

Ryan_Miles
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in future firmware yes. no timeline as of right now.

Ryan

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