iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual

iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual (DATA Features)
6.4.17.3.1 General
This sub-tab enables you to view a detailed summary of the VLAN interface settings (see
Figure 6.211). These settings can be edited in the rest of the screen’s sub-tabs, as described in
the following sections.
6.4.17.3.2 Settings
This sub-tab enables you to edit the following VLAN interface settings.
General This section displays the connection’s general parameters.
Figure 6.212 General VLAN Interface Settings
Schedule By default, the connection will always be active. However, you can configure
scheduler rules in order to define time segments during which the connection may be active.
Once a 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.
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