Add IPv4 and IPv6 addresses to Single Layer 2 Firewall interfaces
You can add IPv4 and IPv6 addresses to system communication interfaces on Single Layer 2 Firewalls.
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Steps
IP Address Properties dialog box (Single Layer 2 Firewall interface)
Use this dialog box to define the properties of a Single Layer 2 Firewall interface IP address.
Option | Definition |
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IP Address type |
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Option | Definition |
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When Static is selected | |
IPv4 Address or IPv6 Address | Enter the IPv4 address or IPv6 address. |
Contact Addresses section (IPv4 addresses only) |
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Network Settings section |
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Comment | Adds a comment to the IP address. |
Option | Definition |
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When Dynamic is selected | |
Dynamic Index | Select the number to identify the DHCP interface. |
Contact Addresses section |
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Comment | Adds a comment to the IP address. |
Automatic Default Route | Enables the automatic creation of a default route for the interface. |
IPv6 Settings section (IPv6 addresses only) |
Use DHCPv6 to get IPv6 Address — When selected, the engine uses DHCPv6 to get the
IPv6 address. By default, IPv6 addresses are acquired using Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC). |
Resolve IP Address From DNS Name dialog box
Use this dialog box to resolve an IP address from a DNS name.
Option | Definition |
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DNS Name | The DNS name that you want to resolve. |
Resolve | Select to display a list of IP addresses that the DNS name resolves to. Note: The IP
addresses are resolved by the computer running the Management Client.
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IP Address | Select the IP address that you want to use. |