Network Configuration Dialog Box - Watchguard Firebox X1000 Reference Manual

CHAPTER 10: Field Definitions

Network Configuration dialog box

Interfaces tab
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External Interface
The Firebox allows dynamic IP support on the External Interface.
Due to this fact, you have four configuration choices for the
External interface of the Firebox.
Routed Mode: You can choose static, DHCP, or PPPoE.
If you choose static, enter the IP address and Default Gateway for
the External interface.
If you choose DHCP, enter nothing. The External IP address is
obtained automatically.
If you choose PPPoE, enable the Obtain an IP address
automatically and enter the PPP User Name and Password.
Re-enter the password for verification. This creates a dynamic
PPPoE configuration. If you want a static PPPoE
configuration, enable the Use the following IP address and enter
the IP address.
Drop-in Mode: You can only choose static.
If you choose static, enter the IP address and Default Gateway
used for all interfaces.
Properties
Drop-in static, DHCP, and PPPoE configurations require
advanced setup. Click Properties to access the Advanced dialog
box.
Aliases
Drop-in static, Routed static, and DHCP configurations allow
static NAT. To setup static Nat, click Aliases to access the Adding
External IP dialog box.
Trusted Interface
Enter the IP address for the Trusted Interface.
Optional Interface
Enter the IP address for the Optional Interface.
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