Select NetLinks for Outbound Multi-Link elements
NetLink elements represent ISP connections in Outbound Multi-Link elements.
Before you begin
You must have NetLink elements that represent your ISP connections.
Each NetLink element contains the IP addresses that are used for translating source IP addresses (NAT) so that outgoing connections receive the correct IP address depending on the ISP. This configuration allows the correct routing of the return packets. Each NetLink must have a unique IP address space.
A NetLink can be either static or dynamic. Dynamic NetLinks are supported only for Single Firewalls. In addition, only Dynamic NetLinks are supported if you configure Multi-Link using mobile broadband modems with a Single Firewall. You can use the same NetLink with several firewalls. If you want to use NetLinks with a firewall that has several interfaces with dynamic IP addresses, you must create a separate Dynamic NetLink element for each interface with a dynamic IP address.
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Steps
Outbound Multi-Link Properties dialog box
Use this dialog box to define outbound multi-link properties.
Option | Definition |
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Name | Specifies the Outbound Multi-Link name. |
Category | Categories allow you to flexibly filter your Management Client view. |
Select | Opens the Category Selection dialog box. |
Comment | An optional comment for your own reference. |
Method | Defines the method for link selection.
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Option | Definition |
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Multi-Link Members section | |
NetLink | Shows the selected Netlink. |
Type | Shows whether the Netlink is active or standby.
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Selected Range | Specifies the IP address range for dynamic source address translation (NAT) for the internal source IP addresses on this NetLink. |
QoS Classes | Specifies the QoS Classes for traffic handled by the NetLink. |
Add | Opens the Multi-Link Member dialog box. |
Edit | Opens the Multi-Link Member dialog box for the selected Multi-Link Member. |
Remove | Removes the selected Multi-Link Members. |
Option | Definition |
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QoS related settings section | |
Name | Shows the QoS Class and the Netlink name. |
NetLink Role | Shows whether the NetLink is Active or Standy. |
Method | Shows the selected method for link selection. |
Multi-Link Member dialog box
Use this dialog box to select Netlinks for an outbound Multi-Link.
Option | Definition |
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NetLink | Select the Multi-Link Member NetLink. |
Network | Select the Network element that represents the IP address space in the directly connected external network of the network link. |
Selected Range | Specifies the IP address range for dynamic source address translation (NAT) for the internal source IP addresses on the NetLink. |
Type | Shows whether the Netlink is active or standby.
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QoS Class | Select from the available QoS classes. |
Search | Opens a search field for the selected element list. |
Up (Backspace) | Returns to the previous folder. |
Tools |
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Add | Adds the selected QoS Class. |
Remove | Removes the selected QoS Class. |
QoS Classes | Shows the added QoS Classes. |