The Network Interfaces module allows administrators to add, edit or remove network interfaces. From here, add vlan tagged interface, new bridge and new address.
The interfaces listed in this table are currently active on the system. In most cases, it is best to edit them under the Activated at Boot tab. 
Adding a New Interface
Adding a new interface is easy. Simply follow the steps given below. 1.
- Click the Add a New Interface button.
The Create Bootup Interface page will be displayed.
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- Enter the name of the interface in the Name text entry box.
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- Specify whether to activate this interface at boot time or not by choosing Yes or No option in the field.
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- Specify the type of the IPv4 address to be configured in the field. The available options are:
- No address configured
- From DHCP
- From BOOTP
- Static Configuration with netmask and broadcast IPs
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- Specify the type of the IPv6 address to be configured in the field. The available options are:
- IPv6 disabled
- From IPv6 directory
- Static Configuration
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- Specify the value for MTU either as Default or enter manually.
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- Select the virtual interface. Adding a new interface is also possible here.
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- Specify the value for Hardware Address either as Default or enter manually.
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- Click the Create button.
The bootup interface will be added.
Adding a New Bonding Interface
Adding a new bonding interface is easy. Simply follow the steps given below. 1.
- Click the Add a New Bonding Interface button.
The Create Bonding Interface page will be displayed.
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- The name of the bonding interface is automatically assigned.
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- Specify whether to activate this interface at boot time or not by choosing Yes or No option in the field.
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- Specify the type of the IPv4 address to be configured in the field. The available options are:
- No address configured
- From DHCP
- From BOOTP
- Static Configuration with netmask and broadcast IPs
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- Specify the type of the IPv6 address to be configured in the field. The available options are:
- IPv6 disabled
- From IPv6 directory
- Static Configuration
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- Specify the value for MTU either as Default or enter manually.
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- Select the virtual interface. Adding a new interface is also possible here.
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- Enter the name of the teaming partners in the Team Partners text entry box, each seperated by white space.
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- Select the mode of teaming from the Teaming Mode drop down list.
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- Enter the value for Mii-Monitoring interval in milliseconds in the Mi-Monitoring Interval text entry box.
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- Enter the value for updelay in milliseconds in the Updelay text entry box.
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- Enter the value for downdelay in milliseconds in the Downdelay text entry box.
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- Specify the value for Hardware Address either as Default or enter manually.
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- Click the Create button.
The new bonding interface will be added.
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VLAN Tagged Interface
Adding a new vlan tagged interface is easy. Simply follow the steps given below. 1.
- Click the Add a New VLAN Tagged Interface button.
The Create VLAN Interface page will be displayed.
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- The name of the vlan interface is automatically assigned.
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- Specify whether to activate this interface at boot time or not by choosing Yes or No option in the field.
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- Specify the type of the IPv4 address to be configured in the field. The available options are:
- No address configured
- From DHCP
- From BOOTP
- Static Configuration with netmask and broadcast IPs
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- Specify the type of the IPv6 address to be configured in the field. The available options are:
- IPv6 disabled
- From IPv6 directory
- Static Configuration
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- Specify the value for MTU either as Default or enter manually.
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- Select the virtual interface in the Virtual Interfaces field. Adding a new interface is also possible here.
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- Select the physical device from the Physical Device drop down list.
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- Enter the ID of
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- VLAN in the Vlan ID text entry box.
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- Specify the value for Hardware Address either as Default or enter manually.
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- Click the Create button.
The new vlan VLAN tagged interface will be added.
Adding a New Bridge
Adding a new bonding interface is easy. Simply follow the steps given below. 1.
- Click the Add a New Bridge button.
The Create Bridge Interface page will be displayed.
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- The name of the bridge interface is automatically assigned.
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- Specify whether to activate this interface at boot time or not by choosing Yes or No option in the field.
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- Specify the type of the IPv4 address to be configured in the field. The available options are:
- No address configured
- From DHCP
- From BOOTP
- Static Configuration with netmask and broadcast IPs
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- Specify the type of the IPv6 address to be configured in the field. The available options are:
- IPv6 disabled
- From IPv6 directory
- Static Configuration
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- Specify the value for MTU either as Default or enter manually.
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- Select the virtual interface. Adding a new interface is also possible here.
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- Select the bridge to interface connection from the Connect Bridge to Interface drop down list.
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- Click the Create button.
The bridge interface will be added.
Adding a New Address Range
Adding a new address range is easy. Simply follow the steps given below. 1.
- Click the Add a New Address button.
The Create Address Range page will be displayed.
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- Enter the description of the interface in the Interface Description text entry box.
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- Select the real interface from the Real Interface drop down list.
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- Enter the name for the range in the Range Name text entry box.
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- Enter the starting address of the range in the Starting Address text entry box.
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- Enter the ending address of the range in the Ending Address text entry box.
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- Enter the value for the virtual interface in the First Virtual Interface No. text entry box.
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- Click the Create button.
The new address range will be added.