1. Features Guide
  2. Release 9.0 Features
  3. SD-WAN Edge Configuration
  4. Configuration Modes
  5. All Sites
  6. Sites

Sites

The concept of the Sites view is to simplify the configuration process to allow the user to create a configuration file, which will generate a Conduit between the defined sites.

The required configuration properties for a Conduit between sites include:

  • Basic Settings
  • Define Interfaces
  • Define WAN Links
  • Routing

Basic Settings

When adding a site the user would configure the type of SD-WAN Edge for the site, as well as the option to select from a site template which would typically be used for branch office (clinet) sites. The Site Summary provides the ability to add, view, and edit site details for interfaces, WAN Links, and Static Routes.

Define Interfaces

The Interface option allows the user to define the physical topology of the site, such as the ports, logical VLANs and security level for the physical ports. At this level, the user can also define if the WAN interface will use DHCP for an IP address, or they may statically assign an IP address. This allows the user to configure multiple options under the same panel.

Define WAN Links

While Adding / Editing a WAN Link, the option to use a WAN Link Template is provided. After selecting a WAN Link Template, the WAN Link will be configured using the WAN Link Template values. The user has the option to overwrite the Template values if desired. Additionally once the Virtual Interface is selected, the IP address is automatically provided from the interface configuration.

WAN Link Templates

The WAN Link Templates functionality provides users with a way to setup basic configuration for WAN Links and reuse these across the network to save time.

Below are the steps to use this feature through the Basic configuration mode:

  • The WAN Link Template feature has been enhanced to include the ability to configure Service Provider-specific WAN Link Templates for Broadband, MPLS, and Private Intranet connections.
  • This allows for a quicker site configuration by applying a WAN Link Template for newly created sites, as well as an easier way to clone branch locations with similar Service Provider attributes.
  • To create a WAN Link Template based on Service Provider attributes, navigate to SD-WAN Edge Configuration > Import the current configuration to get started.
  • Under the Basic tab, select the Network view and click (Service Provider ).

Routing

Click the icon to the right of Static Routes: to add Static Routes. Click the icon to the right of the Static Routes to edit the Static Routes. Clicking will take the user to the Add / Edit Static Routes dialog. Currently the user can only add local routes within the Basic configuration view.