Interface Settings

The Interface Settings table lists the following information for each interface:

Name - The name of the interface.
Zone - LAN, WAN, DMZ, WLAN, and MGMT are listed by default. As zones are configured, the names are listed in this column.
Group - If the interface is assigned to a Load Balancing group, it is displayed in this column.
IP Address - IP address assigned to the interface.
Subnet Mask - The network mask assigned to the subnet.
IP Assignment - The available methods of IP assignment depend on which zone the interface is assigned to:
LAN: Static, Transparent, Layer 2 Bridged Mode, Wire Mode, Tap mode, Portshield Switch Mode
WAN: Static, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Wire Mode, Tap mode
DMZ: Static, Transparent, Layer 2 Bridged Mode, Wire Mode, Tap mode, Portshield Switch Mode
WLAN: Static, Layer 2 Bridged Mode, Portshield Switch Mode
PortShield to Xn: If PortShield interfaces are configured, the PortShield assignment
Status - The link status and speed.
Enabled - Indicates ports that can be enabled/disabled through the Network > Interfaces page. Ports that are enabled are indicated by an Enabled icon, those that are disabled by a Disabled icon.

Clicking on the icon displays a message verifying you want the port enabled/disabled. Click OK. The port is enabled/disabled, and the icon changes.

Comment - Any user-defined comments.
Configure - Click the Configure icon to display the Edit Interface dialog, which allows you to configure the settings for the specified interface.