IP Address Configuration

The Exinda appliance allows you to configure bridges and network interfaces as required. A bridge consists of a LAN and WAN interface. Bridges can be enabled, and roles can be assigned to an interface (Cluster, Mirror or WCCP) and IP settings applied.

The form displays an image showing the available physical interfaces, physical interface to I/O slot and physical interface to bridge assignments.

Interfaces that are not assigned to a bridge may have the following roles configured:

• Cluster - One interface may be configured for Cluster internal use in High Availability (HA) environments. An interface and Cluster Master address should also be configured.
• Mirror - One or more interfaces may be configured in Mirror mode. This mode of operation is used for out of path monitoring using a hub or switch mirror/SPAN port.
• WCCP - One interface may be configured in WCCP mode. WCCP allows out of path Application Acceleration.
• PBR - One interface may be configured in Policy-based Routing (PBR) mode. PBR allows for acceleration of only the types of traffic specified in the policy.

The DHCP option is enabled by default on the Exinda appliance. If a DHCP server is available, an IP address will be automatically assigned. From a web browser go to www.findmyexinda.com. This will download a Java applet and automatically find the Exinda appliance. Click on the Exinda appliance that has been found to access it. If a DHCP address is not picked up, the Exinda will default to the IP address of 172.14.1.57.

The VLAN configuration allows an An 802.1Q VLAN ID to be set on an interface. The VLAN ID can be between 1 and 4094.

The Cluster Master address is the external address used to access an appliance in HA environments.

Further information on Clustering/HA, Mirroring and WCCP is available in the associated How To guides.

Where do I find this configuration?

Go to Configuration > System > Network > IP Address.

To enable a bridge

Select the brXX checkbox above the interface pair.

To configure an interface address and netmask automatically

1. For the given interface or bridge, select either the DHCP checkbox for IPv4 networks or SLAAC for IPv6 networks.
2. If DHCP is selected, an IP address will be automatically assigned.
3. If SLAAC is selected for IPv6 networks, the following additional options are shown:
   • Privacy Address - Enable SLAAC privacy extension. Selecting this option will periodically change the automatically assigned IPv6 address.
   • Gateway - Assign an IPv6 gateway dynamically.

Which interfaces are DHCP enabled for each model?

Model	Factory default DHCP enabled interface
2000, 2061, 4000	br1
5000, 6000, 6010	eth0
2060, 4010, 4060, 4061, 6060, 6062, 8060, 8062, 10060, 10062	eth1

To configure a static address

1. Enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address and netmask.
2. You can optionally add a comment describing how the interface is to be used in the Comment field.

To configure the gateway settings

Enter the address of your network's default IPv4 and IPv6 gateways.