Assign Ethernet Ports on the Local UI

You can set the Cloud Connector's Ethernet port assignments as they are used for WAN or LAN connectivity in your deployment. Cross reference the rear-panel image in this guide to help you.

About this Task
You can change which wired Ethernet ports on the rear of a Cloud Connector are used for which purpose by using the Ethernet Preferences option. The default assignments are:
  • eth0 - Broadband (WAN)
  • eth1 - Satellite terminal (WAN)
  • eth2 - LAN interface1
  • eth3 - LAN inteface 2

Note:

The Ethernet Preferences assignment only updates the internal mapping of the Cloud Connector's labels to the physical ports. It does not automatically reconfigure the physical connections. Ensure that the devices plugged into the Cloud Connector's ports match the corresponding labels configured in the software.
Before You Begin

Depending on your Cloud Connector model, you have 4 or more Ethernet ports available. The Ethernet Preferences screen shows the physical interface names in the first column and the default Connection Type in the second column. Identify the connection type you want to reassign, hold its "==" icon, and move it up or down to be next to the interface it should use.

  1. From the Settings tab, click Ethernet Preferences. The Ethernet Preferences screen appears.
    The screen capture displays the Ethernet Connection Type rows with default settings.
  2. Click the Edit button to make changes.
    The swap symbols appear next to each interface. The pointer turns to a hand when it's moved over the swap symbol to indicate you are moving it.
  3. Click and hold the “swap” symbol (==) next to the connection type that you want to reassign.
  4. Move that connection type to settle it next to the physical port label where you want it assigned.
  5. After your reassignments are complete, click Update.