Configuring Interface Settings
On the Email Appliance with a static IP address or have it assigned via DHCP. If DHCP is selected, the IP Address, Network Mask, and Default Gateway fields are grayed out (unavailable). The Obtain DNS servers automatically option button is selected automatically, but this can be overridden if necessary.
page, you can configure yourTo configure the primary network interface:
- [Optional: clustered appliances only] From the Appliance drop-down list, select which system in the cluster you want to configure.
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Select either DHCP or Static IP.
You must use Static IP if you are configuring a system
for use in a cluster. If you choose the Static IP option,
you must also fill in the following text boxes:
- Enter the IP Address for the primary network card.
- Enter the IP address of your network’s Default Gateway.
- Enter the Network Mask. This is the range of addresses that the Email Appliance can connect to directly. IP addresses outside of this range are reached via the Default Gateway.
- Select the appropriate Speed and duplex from the drop-down list.
- Select Obtain DNS servers automatically or Specify the DNS servers to set which method the Email Appliance will use to find your DNS servers’ IP addresses. If the Specify the DNS servers option is selected, enter the IP addresses of your network’s DNS servers in priority order (Primary through Tertiary).
- Click Apply.