Fx series network installation patterns, Fx series installation pattern (in-path bridged), Cable the appliance – Comtech EF Data FX Series Administrator Guide User Manual

Page 48: Configure the appliance, 3 fx series network installation patterns, 1 fx series installation pattern (in-path bridged)

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Comtech EF Data / Stampede

FX Series Administration Guide - Version 6.1.1

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Chapter: FX Series Network Installation Patterns
Section: FX Series Installation Pattern (In-Path Bridged)

MN-FXSERIESADM6 Rev 5

3 FX Series Network Installation Patterns

3.1 FX Series Installation Pattern (In-Path Bridged)

3.1.1 Cable the Appliance

The eth2 (LAN) and eth3 (WAN) ports both need to be connected to a switch or router in which:

1. The eth2 (LAN) port is on the link closest to the:

a. Backend servers if the appliance is an FX-ADC.
b. Clients if the appliance is a FX-Remote.

2. The eth3 (WAN) port is on the link closest to the satellite modem.

3.1.2 Configure the Appliance

Login to the appliance through the browser interface at:

http://{IP_address_of_the_appliance}:10000

1. Enter the default user name “comtech” and the default

password “comtech”.

a. Click Login.

2. Click Configuration -> General Settings

a. Change “Traffic interception mode” to “Bridged”.
b. Click Save.

3. Click In-Path Interfaces

a. Click the Add button to add a new in-path

interface.

Enter the VLAN ID of 0. If no VLAN tagging is to
be used. Use the VLAN ID of the VLAN if traffic
is to be VLAN tagged

Enter the IP Address.

Enter the Netmask.

Enter the Gateway.

Enter any static routes needed in the “Routes”
field.

b. Click “Add In-Path Interface”.

c. Click the “Return to Configuration” link.

4. Click on LAN Interfaces.

a. Click on the “Add” button to add a new LAN

interface.

Select “eth2” in the “Physical interface”
selection box.

In the “In-Path Interface(s)” selection box,
click the IP address of the in-path interface
*from above*.

In the “Untagged in-path interface” selection
box, select the IP address of the in-path
interface *from above*. Select “None” if the
VLAN tag is to be propagated across the WAN.

b. Click “Add LAN Interface”.
c. Click the “FX Series Administration Index” link at

the top of the page.

5. Click “Status”, then click “Real-Time Monitor”, then click

“Restart Service”.

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