Virtual Interface Configuration

A Virtual Interface is required for layer 3 (IP) access or to provide layer 3 service on a VLAN. The Virtual Interface defines which IP address is associated with each connected VLAN ID. A Virtual Interface is created for the default VLAN (VLAN 1) to enable remote administration. A Virtual Interface is also used to map VLANs to IP address ranges. This mapping determines the destination networks for routing.

1. To review existing Virtual Interface configurations and either create a new Virtual Interface configuration, modify an existing configuration or delete an existing configuration:

2. Select Configuration > Profiles > Interface.

3. Expand the Interface menu to display its submenu options.

4. Select Virtual Interfaces.

   

5. Review the following parameters unique to each virtual interface configuration:

   Name	Displays the name of each listed Virtual Interface assigned when it was created. The name is between 1 - 4094, and cannot be modified as part of a Virtual Interface edit.
   Type	Displays the type of Virtual Interface for each listed interface.
   Description	Displays the description defined for the Virtual Interface when it was either initially created or edited.
   Admin Status	A green checkmark defines the listed Virtual Interface configuration as active and enabled with its supported profile. A red "X" defines the Virtual Interface as currently disabled. The interface status can be modified when a new Virtual Interface is created or an existing one modified.
   VLAN	Displays the numerical VLAN ID associated with each listed interface.
   IP Address	Defines whether DHCP was used to obtain the primary IP address used by the Virtual Interface configuration.

6. Select Add to define a new Virtual Interface configuration, Edit to modify the configuration of an existing Virtual Interface or Delete to permanently remove a selected Virtual Interface.