Double-click an ethernet interface to configure the following fields:
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Field |
Content |
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Name |
Operating System allocated interface name |
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Description |
A description for the interface |
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DHCP Client |
Determines whether the unit will try and obtain its IP configuration from a DHCP server. If not selected, the fields below need to be configured |
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Enabled |
By default each port is enabled. Unselecting this option will disable the port for all functionality. |
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IP Address |
An IP address unique to the network. Auto-assigned if DHCP Client is enabled. |
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Network Mask |
The network mask to use on the network. Auto-assigned if DHCP Client is enabled. |
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Gateway |
The routing gateway for this interface. Auto-assigned if DHCP Client is enabled. |
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Default Metric |
The metric of a network route is a property used by a routing protocol to determine whether one particular route should be chosen over another. In conflicting cases, traffic will be directed towards the gateway containing the lowest value metric. |
Apply the configuration.
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Note:After applying network configuration changes, the unit needs to be rebooted or the networking service restarted before the changes become active in the configuration. |