Network Interfaces Configuration

The section Network Interfaces Configuration, displays all the network interfaces that have been set up. When the Next Generation Hardware Appliance is started for the first time, it identifies the first interface and designates it as the Default Interface with all services enabled. Of course, this can also be configured subsequently. On the Default Interface, at least the Webconf service is always activated.

There can only ever be one Default Interface. If you select Manage interface to change the settings, the previous Default Interface is no longer set as the default and is replaced by the newly configured interface.

Log in to the Next Generation Hardware Appliance.
Open the Network page.
In the section Network Interfaces Configuration, two interfaces are displayed. The Next Generation Hardware Appliance supports 2 NICs. One NIC is configured by default and is marked as the Default Interface. The second NIC can be configured as required. It is possible to edit or change both NICs.
Click on Manage Interface to open the corresponding form to edit or customize an already configured NIC or to configure a NIC if it is not yet configured.

If you select Manage interface to change the settings, the previous Default Interface is no longer set as the default and is replaced by the newly configured interface.


Label	Set a label for the network interface. For example the interface that grants the access to Webconf and is set as Default can be named: Management Interface.
Default	The checkbox to set the Default only appears in the interface that is already set as Default Interface. There can be only one Default interface at a time. The default interface will always expose access to Webconf.
IPV4 Configuration	Use the drop down menu to configure a DHCP or a static IP address.
IPV6 Configuration	Use the drop down menu to configure whether to use a auto setup or an IP address.
Linked Services	Use the drop-down menu to specify which services should be available on the network interface. Select one or multiple linked services.

If you select services on an interface, these are only available if you have also activated a TLS certificate on the interface. This applies to all services except SNMP.

Confirm your settings with Save.

If no TLS certificate is activated for the service, a warning appears:
You cannot access any service until you activate a TLS certificate on this interface.