Configuring the Local Network
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The 'Advanced' tab
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MTU size - Configure the Maximum Transmission Unit size for an interface.
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Disable auto negotiation - Select this option to configure manually the link speed of the
interface.
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Override default MAC address – This option is for local networks except those on
VLANs and wireless networks. Use this option to override the default MAC address used
by the network's interface, when the device has two separate local networks connected
to the same external switch.
Best Practice - This is a rare configuration. Do not select this option unless you are sure
you need it.
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Exclude from DNS proxy – Select this checkbox for any network that you do not want
exposed to internal domains. In guest VAPs (wireless network for guests), this is
selected by default.
To configure Advanced IPv6 settings:
1. Configure the Router Advisement fields.
2. Under Prefix Delegation, select the checkbox for Enable prefix delegation and enter
the relevant information.
VLANs
To create/edit a tag based VLAN:
You can create a new VLAN only if you have at least one physical interface that is not part of
an existing network (switch or bridge).
Note - For more information on the maximum number of VLANs that you can
configure for each appliance, refer to
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Configure the fields in the tabs:
The 'Configuration' tab
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VLAN ID - Enter a number that is the virtual identifier.
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Assigned to - Select the physical interface where the new virtual network is created.
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IP address
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Subnet mask
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Use Hotspot - Select this checkbox to redirect users to the Hotspot portal before
allowing access from this interface.
You define the Hotspot configuration in the Device > Hotspot page.