Avaya G430 - Chapter 5: Basic Device Configuration; Basic Device Configuration; Defining an Interface

Chapter 5: Basic device configuration
Basic device configuration
Basic device configuration lets you:
• Define a new interface and its IP address
• Configure parameters that identify the Branch Gateway to other devices
• Define a Gateway interface as the Branch Gateway’s default gateway
• Configure an MGC to work with the Branch Gateway
• Configure DNS resolver for resolving hostnames to IP addresses
• View the status of the Branch Gateway
• Manage and upgrade software, firmware, configuration, and other files on the Branch
Gateway
• Backup and restore the Branch Gateway
Related topics:
Defining an interface on page 63
Primary Management Interface (PMI) configuration on page 64
Example of defining a default gateway on page 67
Branch Gateway Controller configuration on page 67
DNS resolver on page 74
Device status viewing on page 81
Software and firmware management on page 83
Defining an interface
About this task
All interfaces on the Gateway must be defined by the administrator, after installation of the
Branch Gateway.
Procedure
1. Use the interface command to enter the interface context.
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