Change the IP address of the interface for control connections

By default, the interface for control connections has an IP address and network configured. You can optionally change the IP address.

Before you begin

Decide what IP address to use as the IP address of the interface for control connections, then make a note of the IP address.

The IP address of the interface for control connections has the following restrictions:

  • Only Node Dedicated IP addresses (NDIs) are supported.
  • Only IPv4 addresses are supported.
  • The interface for control connections can only have one IP address.
    CAUTION:
    Do not add additional IP addresses or VLANs to the interface for control connections.

Steps

  1. Browse to NGFW > Interfaces.
  2. In the interface table below the appliance image, click the interface for control connections, then select Remove IP Address and Network.
    The interface for control connections is indicated with the text (Control) after the IP address.
  3. Click the same interface, then select Add IP Address and Network.
  4. Enter the IP address and netmask in CIDR notation, then click Save.
    Example: 192.168.1.1/24
  5. Click the IP address, then select Properties: Static Address.
  6. Select Primary Mgt, then click Save.
  7. Continue the configuration in one of the following ways:
    • If you are configuring interfaces for the first time, click:

    • Otherwise, click:

    When you publish the changes, your connection to the NGFW Manager is interrupted because the IP address to which you are connected is no longer available.
  8. Log on to the NGFW Manager at the new IP address.
    Example: https://192.168.1.1/#/en/ngfw/status

Example

Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory.

Table 1. Properties: Static Address
Option Definition
Is Used in Antispoofing When selected, the IP address is included in the antispoofing configuration. Keep this option selected.
CVI This option is not yet supported.
NDI When selected, the NGFW Engine node has a dedicated IP address. Keep this option selected.
Primary Mgt When selected, the IP address is used for control connections to the NGFW Manager interface.