Chapter 10 Install and System Administration for FortiOS 5.0 : Interfaces : Software switch : Soft switch example : Clear the interfaces and back up the configuration
  
Clear the interfaces and back up the configuration
First, ensure that the interfaces are not being used with any other security policy or other use on the FortiGate unit. Check the WiFi and DMZ1 ports to ensure DHCP is not enabled on the interface and there are no other dependencies with these interfaces.
Next, save the current configuration, in the event something doesn’t work, recovery can be quick.
See Also
Soft switch example
Merge the interfaces
Final steps
Software switch
Virtual Switch