MISA OPTION CloudGate, Technical Documentation Manual

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Option CloudGate - Last updated on 14/05/2014
IMPORTANT: The auto-MDIX feature is always activated on the CloudGate. This feature
IMPORTANT: The auto-MDIX feature is always activated on the CloudGate. This feature
automatically detects the required cable connection type (straight or crossed), and configures
automatically detects the required cable connection type (straight or crossed), and configures
the connection appropriately, removing the need for crossover cables.
the connection appropriately, removing the need for crossover cables.
In order for auto-MDIX to work correctly, auto-negotiation (auto speed and auto duplex) must
In order for auto-MDIX to work correctly, auto-negotiation (auto speed and auto duplex) must
be enabled on both sides of the link. Note that auto negotiation is always active on the
be enabled on both sides of the link. Note that auto negotiation is always active on the
CloudGate.
CloudGate.
WAN/LAN Switchover Feature
The WAN/LAN switchover feature defines the state of the Ethernet port at power-on. By default, this
feature is enabled.
Learn how to disable WAN/LAN Switchover .
Two modes are possible:
WAN mode: the Ethernet interface act as a WAN interface
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LAN mode: the Ethernet interface acts as a LAN interface
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Each time the unit is powered on:
CloudGate sends a DHCP discover message over the Ethernet interface.
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When it receives a DHCP offer it proceeds with the DHCP protocol and the Ethernet interface remains
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in WAN state.
When it does not receive a DHCP offer it resends the DHCP discover message five times. If no DHCP
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offer is received after five tries, the CloudGate starts running a DHCP server on the Ethernet interface
and act as a LAN interface.
TIP: WAN/LAN detection only happens during power on. The ethernet connection remains in the
TIP: WAN/LAN detection only happens during power on. The ethernet connection remains in the