Configuring Network Settings

By default, the CTERA Edge Filer is automatically assigned an IP address and DNS settings by the DHCP server. If the network uses static IP addresses instead of DHCP, you must configure the CTERA Edge Filer's network settings.

To configure IPv4 network settings:

1. In the Configuration view, select System > Network in the navigation pane.
   The Network Interfaces page is displayed.
   
2. Click the network adapter name.
   The network adapter page is displayed.
   
3. Configure the settings.
   Obtain an IP address automatically – The CTERA Edge Filer obtains an IP address automatically from the DHCP server in the network.
   Use the following IP address – Assign the CTERA Edge Filer a static IP address and specify the IP address, netmask, and default gateway.
   
   When defining a static IP address you must also specify the DNS servers.
   Obtain a DNS server address automatically – The CTERA Edge Filer obtains DNS server addresses automatically from the DHCP server in the network.
   Use the following DNS server address – Specify DNS servers for the CTERA Edge Filer and specify the address of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
   
   Note

   If you configure these settings incorrectly, you may lose network connectivity to the CTERA Edge Filer.

4. Click Save.

To configure IPv6 network settings:

1. In the Configuration view, select System > Network in the navigation pane.
   The Network Interfaces page is displayed.
   
2. Click the network adapter name.
   The network adapter page is displayed.
   
3. Click the IPv6 Settings tab.
   
4. Configure the settings.
   IP Address – Assign the CTERA Edge Filer a static IP address.
   Prefix – The prefix length in bits. The prefix defines the network portion, while the remaining bits are for host identifiers, with 64 bits typically used for subnetting.
   Gateway – The default gateway.
   Note

   If you configure these settings incorrectly, you may lose network connectivity to the CTERA Edge Filer.

5. Click Save.

To configure a static route:

1. In the Configuration view, select System > Network in the navigation pane.
   The Network Interfaces page is displayed.
   
2. Click New Route.
   The New Static Route page is displayed.
   
3. Configure the settings.
   Destination – The static route IP.
   Netmask – The netmask for the static route.
   Gateway – The gateway for the static route.
   Interface – The network interface for the static route from the list.
   Note

   When the edge filer is defined with more than one network interface you can create different static routes to use different network interfaces.

   Enable Metric (Priotrity) – A numerical value that indicates the static route preference for use when multiple routes exist to the same destination.
   
4. Click Save.

To delete a static route:

1. In the Configuration view, select System > Network in the navigation pane.
   The Network Interfaces page is displayed.
2. Select the static route to delete and click Delete.
3. Click Delete in the confirmation window.