Swap interface names on pix (FWSM)

[Ruterford]

Hi All,

I have a couple of interfaces on my FWSM module in 65 switch. I need to swap the nameifs on the interafces.

One of them is named "outside" and the other one is named "outside1". Outside1 is a new interface that is going to face new internet connection. I have a bunch of static and global NAT translations pointing out to "outside" interface, which is going to be swapped.

My question is if I go like this:

1.

interface Vlan 10

no nameif outside

2.

interface Vlan 11

no nameif outside1

3.

interface Vlan 10

nameif outside 1

4.

interface Vlan 11

nameif outside

Will PIX allow me to do that?

Will I need to recreate all NAT static and Global translations?

Will I need to recreate all ACLs?

Thanks!

[Julio Carvajal · Accepted solution]

Hello Olbert,

1-Yes, it is going to be like that

2- You will need to recreate the nat translation as soon as you make the changes because they were created to be natted from specific source and destination zones, and this ones are going to be deleted eventhoug are just like 20 seconds.

3-No, what you are going to loose are the access-group so just match the access-list with the interface in the correct direction and you will be ready.

Please rate helpful post.

Have a great day,

Julio