Multi WAN failover with Dynamic DNS

CharmACharmA
in Firebox - Networking, Multi-Wan, VLAN, NAT, SD-WAN

Hi Community,

I am new to Watchguard and would like some help/guidance on this.

I am planning to setup 2 WAN interfaces as WAN 1 - Fiber Ethernet , WAN 2 - LTE Router as failover (WAN 1 Primary)

As I understand, DDNS should be configured per interface and not as a global setting. Can I have the same DDNS Address / Account on both interfaces?

Will only the active interface report the IP to DDNS service ?

Will setting up an SD-WAN with a appropriate policy to failover to WAN 2 be the best in this case?

Answers

  • james.carsonjames.carson Moderator, WatchGuard Representative

    Hi @CharmA

    For DDNS, it depends on the service -- some of them only allow one IP to be updated per account, some allow a domain identifier or similar to be added. Some of the providers only allow this type of thing for a paid vs free account, as well.

    The firewall reports for each interface that is configured.

    If you'd like to set up SD-WAN, you're welcome to, but SD-WAN has no bearing on DDNS or vice-versa.

    -James Carson
    WatchGuard Customer Support

  • Bruce_BriggsBruce_Briggs

    I would use Multi-WAN type = Failover and not use SD-WAN here.
    Failover will do what you want.

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