From the Configuration Mode drop-down list, select DHCP Client.
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If your ISP makes you identify your computer to give you an IP address, type this name in the
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Optional DHCP Identifier field.
Click Release if you want to give up the current DHCP-assigned IP address for the Edge. Click
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Renew to request a new DHCP-assigned IP address for the Edge from your DHCP server.
Click Submit.
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If your ISP uses static IP addresses
If your ISP uses static IP addresses, you must enter the address information into your Firebox X Edge
before it can send traffic through the external interface.
To set your Firebox X Edge to use a static IP address for the external interface:
Use your browser to connect to the System Status page. From the navigation bar, select
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Network > External.
The External Network Configuration page appears.
From the Configuration Mode drop-down list, select Manual Configuration.
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User Guide
Configuring the External Network
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