Setting Addresses In Routed Mode; Setting Dhcp Or Pppoe Support On The External Interface - Watchguard Firebox X1000 User Manual

Chapter 5: Using Policy Manager to Configure Your Network
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Select the method for obtaining an IP address: Static,
DHCP, or PPPoE.

Setting addresses in routed mode

If you are using routed mode, the interfaces must use dif-
ferent IP addresses. At least two interfaces must have IP
addresses configured.
1
Select Network = > Configuration.
The Network Configuration dialog box appears.
2 For each interface, in the IP Address text box, type the
address in slash notation.
When typing IP addresses, type the digits and periods in
sequence. Do not use the TAB or arrow key to jump past the
periods. For more information on entering IP addresses, see
"Entering IP addresses" on page 43.
3
For the external interface, enter the default gateway.
Setting DHCP or PPPoE Support on the
External Interface
For information on the DHCP and PPPoE options, see
"Dynamic IP support on the external interface" on page 35.
1
Select Network = > Configuration.
The Network Configuration dialog box appears.
2
Select either DHCP or PPPoE from the Configuration
drop-down list.
3
If you enabled PPPoE support, enter the PPP user
name and password in the fields provided.
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