Rename interface

[nerd]

So I understand we can name interfaces and the likes, but for reasons unknown I have the following interfaces:

My_actual_LAN (opt2, vtnet3)
NOT_my_actual_LAN (lan, vtnet1)

So yes, I have already changed the 'lan' into something to my liking (i.e. NOT_my_actual_LAN) but I'd like these to match regardless.

So far, my idea is to go into a backup and change any 'opt2' into 'lan' and vice versa and then restoring that new config.
So first question: will this do what I think it does and not mess anything up if I do it correctly?
And secondly, is there an easier fix to make the system understand that vtnet3 is the actual LAN interface instead of vtnet1? Because the backup looks pretty daunting. 

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[bartjsmit]

I'm sure you appreciate that LAN and WAN are more than just names. They feature in the default rules for the basic security policy out of the box.

Backup your config and then log into the console and  select option 1 (Assign interfaces). Select vtnet3 as your LAN and leave whatever you have now for WAN. Set vtnet1 as OPT1 (you can rename it in the GUI).

Any mileage in swapping cables? 

Bart...

[nerd]

I do, hence I want them to match. I actually only noticed from the default lockout rules where they shouldn't have been.

'Swapping cables' or simply re-assigning interfaces will mess up my rules etc no doubt.
Guess I'll be trying my backup restore idea or will be doing the config from scratch to get this fixed.