Installation and Setup Guide
Chapter 3 - Getting Started18
Figure 3-10: Network Interface (NG-5000/NG-6000)
8.
Enter the IP address and netmask for the selected interface in the respective fields, and
then click Next. The Routing and Gateway screen is displayed .
Network Interfaces for NG-5000 /
NG-6000 Appliances
Description
GE0 (eth0): 1GB - Auto-negotiation
enabled - Recommended!
Allows communication at a speed of up to 1GB
with
Auto-Negotiation enabled. Auto-
negotiation enables simple, automatic connection
of devices by taking control of the cable when a
connection is established to a network device that
supports a variety of modes from a variety of
manufacturers. The device is able to
automatically configure the highest performance
mode of interoperation.
GE1 (eth1): 1GB - Auto-negotiation
enabled
Allows communication at a speed of up to 1GB
with
Auto-Negotiation enabled.
GE2 (eth2): 1GB - Auto-negotiation
enabled
Allows communication at a speed of up to 1GB
with
Auto-Negotiation enabled.
GE3 (eth3) 1GB - Auto-negotiation
enabled
Allows communication at a speed of up to 1GB
with
Auto-Negotiation enabled.
IMPORTANT: If you want to change the network interface auto negotiation
settings for the NG-5000 /NG-6000, you must do so via the Limited Shell using the
ethconf command. Please refer to Limited Shell