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Turning extra 6 LANS into "router" like links (UPDATE disconnects in 13-15 minutes loops)

DavidG1

Hey all I just finished up setting up the UTM 9 Home edition and I currently have it up and running with eth0 as the WAN and eth1 as the LAN. However, my motherboard has a total of 8 Ethernet ports (though 2 are being used for WAN and LAN out of the 8 - so 6 Ethernet ports open).

What I would like to do is be able to use those Ethernet ports (eth1-eth7) as a type of "router" switch. In other words, make them like a router has on the back of it where you can hook up more devices to it. I will be hooking them all into a 24 port switch (non-manage) and I would like to be able to unplug one of those eth1-7 plugs and still be able to get onto the internet with the other Ethernet ports as "backup" if possible.

So as an example of the above:

I have eth1 as the LAN and eth2. Both are plugged into the 24 port switch. I also have a PC hooked to that same 24 port switch. The PC has access to the internet and can surf the internet. However, lets say I need to unplug eth1 for a reason but still want the PC to have internet. I am wanting eth2 to take over to continue to feed the PC the internet while eth1 is unplugged.

Hopefully this can be done so I don't waste money buying a motherboard with a lot of extra Ethernet ports! [:)]

Thanks for your time.

David

UPDATE:

Hey all I have decided to track when and how long my current UTM 9 setup is messing up. Here is the flow:

Disconnects internet access (LAN and WIFI) every 13-15 minutes -> Takes about 25-30 seconds to come back -> repeats

It seems to be a constant 13-15min intervals when it disconnects and also a constant 25-30 seconds of nothing before it comes back online.

What setting(s) should I look for in my control panel in order to make sure I don't have a setting disabled or set up incorrectly for this type of issue to happen? Since I am using LAG and the netgear, how can I test to make sure its not the Netgear doing this? Is it the issue with this causing a broadcast storm?

And during the downtown this is what it shows now for the ping:



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    You'll have to convert eth1 on the UTM to a LAG and then add the other unused ports to the same LAG.
    On the netgear switch you will have to also create a LAG consisting of 7 ports (assuming your UTM also has 7 ports in the LAG).
    You can configure this like in the picture. I think you will also have to chose LAG type as LACP.

    Managing several Sophos UTMs and Sophos XGs both at work and at some home locations, dedicated to continuously improve IT-security and feeling well helping others with their IT-security challenges.

    Sometimes I post some useful tips on my blog, see blog.pijnappels.eu/category/sophos/ for Sophos related posts.

  • 0 in reply to apijnappels
    You'll have to convert eth1 on the UTM to a LAG and then add the other unused ports to the same LAG.
    On the netgear switch you will have to also create a LAG consisting of 7 ports (assuming your UTM also has 7 ports in the LAG).
    You can configure this like in the picture. I think you will also have to chose LAG type as LACP.


    I'm not see that option to add eth1 to a LAG. See attached image.
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    Arno gave you the instructions for the Netgear.  What are you hoping to gain from this exercise?

    Cheers - Bob
     
    Sophos UTM Community Moderator
    Sophos Certified Architect - UTM
    Sophos Certified Engineer - XG
    Gold Solution Partner since 2005
    MediaSoft, Inc. USA
  • 0 in reply to apijnappels
    You'll have to convert eth1 on the UTM to a LAG


    He said this first though and I can't find that.
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    Tick the boxes on the NICs you want to add and then, in the drop-down box, select the interface to which you want to add the NICs.

    Cheers - Bob
     
    Sophos UTM Community Moderator
    Sophos Certified Architect - UTM
    Sophos Certified Engineer - XG
    Gold Solution Partner since 2005
    MediaSoft, Inc. USA
  • 0 in reply to BAlfson
    Tick the boxes on the NICs you want to add and then, in the drop-down box, select the interface to which you want to add the NICs.

    Cheers - Bob


    Can you screen cap what you are talking about please?
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    This happens to me too often - I look right at something and don't see it because I know that it's not there...  In your second pic above, select the NICs you want to add, change > to "LAN," click on [Enable this group] and do a facepalm. [;)]

    Cheers - Bob
     
    Sophos UTM Community Moderator
    Sophos Certified Architect - UTM
    Sophos Certified Engineer - XG
    Gold Solution Partner since 2005
    MediaSoft, Inc. USA
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    Do i need to first change the settings in my managed switch? Seems to time out when trying to save all those to the LAN group.
  • 0 in reply to apijnappels
    You'll have to convert eth1 on the UTM to a LAG and then add the other unused ports to the same LAG.
    On the netgear switch you will have to also create a LAG consisting of 7 ports (assuming your UTM also has 7 ports in the LAG).
    You can configure this like in the picture. I think you will also have to chose LAG type as LACP.


    I am in the "" and am unsure of what to set the settings to? Please see attached images.
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    What should HASH MODE be set to?

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