Learning Fortinet Firewall — LESSON 8: Software Switch / Layer 2

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Learn about configuring Software Switch and Layer 2 on Fortinet Firewall (FortiGate) to improve network security

intermediate Published 6 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Configure a Software Switch on FortiGate using the GUI
  2. Create a new VLAN on the Software Switch
  3. Assign an IP address to the VLAN interface
  4. Test the Layer 2 connectivity between devices
  5. Apply security policies to the Software Switch
Who Needs to Know This

Network administrators and cybersecurity professionals can benefit from this lesson to enhance their FortiGate configuration skills

Key Insight

💡 Proper configuration of Software Switch and Layer 2 is crucial for network security and segmentation

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