1500 models HA and local switch

[Dick_Summers]

On the 1500 models, does HA mode require the local switch to be disabled as did the 700 models?

[PhoneBoy]

I've never heard of this requirement.
Can you elaborate more about what you're trying to do?

[Dick_Summers]

In the 700 series appliances, when enabling HA, the local switch must first be disabled.

(Cannot create a cluster while a switch, bridge, or monitor mode interface is enabled)

If a wifi is configured with access to the local networks (Ethernet), the wifi is disabled.

[HristoGrigorov]

It is in the admin guide:

Configuration workflow:

1. Complete the First Time Configuration Wizard on both appliances. In the Local Network page of the wizard, clear the Enable switch on LAN ports checkbox.
2. ...

https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R80.20/AdminGuides/Locally_Managed/EN/Content/Topics/Managi...