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    Network > Interfaces

    Firewall interfaces (ports) enable a firewall to connect with other network devices and with other interfaces within the firewall. The following topics describe the interface types and how to configure them:
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    What are firewall interfaces?
    Firewall Interfaces Overview
    I am new to firewall interfaces; what are the components of a firewall interface?
    Common Building Blocks for Firewall Interfaces
    Common Building Blocks for PA-7000 Series Firewall Interfaces
    I already understand firewall interfaces; how can I find information on configuring a specific interface type?
    Physical Interfaces (Ethernet)
    Tap Interface
    HA Interface
    Virtual Wire Interface
    Virtual Wire Subinterface
    PA-7000 Series Layer 2 Interface
    PA-7000 Series Layer 2 Subinterface
    PA-7000 Series Layer 3 Interface
    Layer 3 Interface
    Layer 3 Subinterface
    Log Card Interface
    Log Card Subinterface
    Decrypt Mirror Interface
    Aggregate Ethernet (AE) Interface Group
    Aggregate Ethernet (AE) Interface
    Logical Interfaces
    Network > Interfaces > VLAN
    Network > Interfaces > Loopback
    Network > Interfaces > Tunnel
    Network > Interfaces > SD-WAN
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