Kentrox RMM-1400, Configuration Manual

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Remote RMM-1400 Version 2.0x Configuration Guide
Understanding Controllers and Interfaces: Interface Descriptions
6-3
Interface Descriptions
An interface is an entity to which you can route IP packets. Interfaces must be
associated with controllers, which may be underlying physical ports. There are four
types of interfaces that can be configured in the Remote RMM-1400 CLI:

Bridge Interfaces
 Ethernet Interfaces

OpenVPN Interfaces
 Serial Interfaces
Bridge Interfaces
The bridge interface works in conjunction with the bridge controller
switch
. It is used
to bridge Ethernet ports and initially includes the four switched Ethernet ports. An IP
address can be assigned to the bridge switch interface, providing a mechanism to
route IP packets to the four switched Ethernet ports on Remote RMM-1400. The IP
address assigned to the bridge interface is Remote RMM-1400’s primary IP address.
For more information, refer to
Setting Up the Initial Remote RMM-1400 Configuration
on page 2-4 .
Ethernet Interfaces
Ethernet interfaces are individually configurable on Remote RMM-1400, allowing you
to set them up with static routes. By default, Ethernet interfaces are part of the bridge
switch. To configure an Ethernet interface with its own IP address, you must first
remove it from the bridge switch with the command:
config controller ethernet port no bridge
Refer to the Remote RMM-1400 Command Reference Guide for details on using this
command.
OpenVPN Interfaces
Like Ethernet interfaces, OpenVPN interfaces are individually configurable on
Remote RMM-1400. This capability lets users set them up with static routes.
Serial Interfaces
Interfaces are not configurable for Remote RMM-1400’s four asynchronous serial
ports. However, an interface can be configured for the wireless phone module
(
serial modem
).
The modem interface works in conjunction with the serial controller connected to the
wireless modem. By configuring an IP address for the modem interface, IP packets
can be routed through the modem.