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Configuring Bridges in NIC Settings Page

Author: Sughra Mehdi Updated

Overview

 

This article provides information regarding the bridge settings in the NIC settings page and the respective configurations for the current running mode and failover mode of the bridges (e.g., active, bypass, no-link).

 

Information

 

The Fail to Wire (bypass) settings control the behavior of the Exinda appliance bridges in the event of failure, power outage or reboot. Depending on the hardware appliance and the type of interface cards installed, fail to wire or bypass settings may be configured globally or per bridge.

The images below show the configuration of independently and globally control bypass bridges:

nic_setup_2.png Independently controllable bypass bridges
   
nic_setup_3.png Globally controllable bypass bridges

 

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Process

 

For configuring bridges, follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Navigate to Configuration > System > Network > NICs.
  2. To configure the current running mode of the bridges:
    1. For each bridge, you will see:
      • Bridge - The name of the bridge. Where available, bridges can be controlled independently; otherwise, they will be controlled globally.
      • Status - The current status of the bridge.
    2. Specify the Running Mode of the bridge:
      • Active - The bridge is active and the Exinda appliance is intercepting traffic.
      • Bypass - The traffic passes through the Exinda appliance but is not intercepted or manipulated.
      • No-link - The bridge interfaces are forced to link state down (as if the cables are not plugged into the interfaces).
    3. Click Apply Changes.
  3. To configure the failover mode of the bridges:
    1. For each bridge, check the Enable Failover checkbox.
    2. Set the On Failover status. On failover, the bridge will be automatically moved to the specified mode, Bypass or No-link.
    3. Click Apply Changes.

 

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