Symantec 10521148 - Network Security 7161, Implementation Manual

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107 Configuring nodes and interfaces
Configuring appliance interfaces
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Configuring an in-line pair
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Configuring an interface group
For a discussion of the characteristics of each interface type, see “Deployment
options” on page 29.
This section describes how to add and edit these interface objects in your
network topology, using the Network Security console.
Configuring monitoring interfaces
When you create a 7100 Series node object in your topology tree, Symantec
Network Security automatically adds monitoring interface objects for the node.
These interfaces default to passive mode. See
“Passive mode” on page 30.
You cannot manually add or delete monitoring interfaces, but you must edit
them to ensure that Network Security functions properly.
It is especially important that you enter monitored network information before
allowing the interface to process network traffic. You may also want to update
other interface fields.
About monitoring interface fields
There are a number of fields to fill in when you edit an interface on a 7100 Series
node. This section describes each field in both the Interface tab and the
Networks tab in the Edit Monitoring Interface dialog box.
About Interface tab fields
The following fields are available on the Interface tab in the Edit Monitoring
Interface dialog box. The Interface Name field is the only field that is not
editable.
Table 8-3 provides detailed information about each field.
Table 8-3 Interface tab fields
Field Description
Descriptive Name A descriptive name for the interface. This is displayed in the
topology tree in place of the default interface name. Optional
field.
Interface Name The driver-based name for the monitoring interface. Not
editable.
Customer ID A descriptive field. The value is inherited from this
interface’s node object, unless you edit this Customer ID field
to change it.