Comtech EF Data FX Series Administrator Guide - Manual (Page 48)

Comtech EF Data / Stampede
FX Series Administration Guide - Version 6.1.1 48
Chapter: FX Series Network Installation Patterns
Section: FX Series Installation Pattern (In-Path Bridged)
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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”.