Routing MPLS network and Internet traffic through same WAN/X1 interface
Description
Resolution for SonicOS 7.X
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.
Step 1: Create a NAT to NOT translate the traffic when going to MPLS remote network, default route will take care of that and send it over to X1 default gateway.
Navigate to Policy|Rules and Policies > NAT Rules.
Step 2: ISP router should be configured to receive traffic for Internet with public ip as well as with private ip destined for MPLS remote network.
Step 3: Add a Access Rule from WAN to LAN.
Navigate to Policy|Rules and Policies|Access Rules.
Step 4: Click on Add.
Resolution for SonicOS 6.5
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.
Step 1: Create a NAT to NOT translate the traffic when going to MPLS remote network, default route will take care of that and send it over to X1 default gateway.
Navigate to Manage | Rules > NAT Policies.
Step 2: ISP router should be configured to receive traffic for Internet with public ip as well as with private ip destined for MPLS remote network.
Step 3: Add a Access Rule from WAN to LAN.
Navigate to Rules > Access Rules.
Step 4: Click on Add.
Resolution for SonicOS 6.2 and Below
The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. For firewalls that are generation 6 and newer we suggest to upgrade to the latest general release of SonicOS 6.5 firmware.
Step 1: Create a NAT to NOT translate the traffic when going to MPLS remote network, default route will take care of that and send it over to X1 default gateway.
Navigate to Manage | Rules > NAT Policies.
Step 2: ISP router should be configured to receive traffic for Internet with public ip as well as with private ip destined for MPLS remote network.
Step 3: Add a Access Rule from WAN to LAN.
Step 4: Click on Add.