iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual

iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual (DATA Features)
scheduler rule(s) is defined, the drop-down menu will allow you to choose between the available
rules. To learn how to configure scheduler rules, refer to Section 6.9.3.
Network Select whether the parameters you are configuring relate to a WAN, LAN or DMZ
connection, by selecting the connection type from the drop-down menu. For more information,
refer to Section 6.4.1. Note that when defining a network connection as DMZ, you must also:
• Remove the connection from under a bridge, if that is the case.
• Change the connection’s routing mode to “Route”, in the ‘Routing’ sub-tab.
• Add a routing rule on your external gateway (which may be supplied your ISP), informing of
the DMZ network behind iPECS SBG-1000.
Physical Address The physical address of the network interface for your network. Some
interfaces allow you to change this address.
MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for
Internet transmission. In the default setting, Automatic, the gateway selects the best MTU for your
Internet connection. Select ‘Automatic by DHCP’ to have the DHCP determine the MTU. In case
you select ‘Manual’ it is recommended to enter a value in the 1200 to 1500 range.
6.4.3.3 Switch
This sub-tab displays the hardware switch ports properties. The switch ports are physical sockets
on the board, to which different cables connect. The table in this screen consists of a list of all
available ports, their status, and the VLANs of which they are members. Untagged packets
(packets with no VLAN tag) that arrive in a port, will be tagged with the VLAN number that appears
under the Port VLAN Identifier (PVID) column.
Figure 6.21 Switch
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