Using the WAN Failover Option
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Firebox X Edge e-Series
2
Select the
Enable failover using the Ethernet (WAN2) interface
check box.
3
Type the IP addresses of the hosts to ping for the WAN1 (external) and WAN2 (failover) interfaces.
The Firebox X Edge will send pings to the IP addresses you type here. If pings to the host on that
network are not successful, the Edge starts the failover. You control the frequency of pings in the
fields below.
4
Type the number of seconds between pings and the number of seconds to wait for a reply.
5
Type the maximum number of pings before timeout in the
No Reply Limit
field.
6
Type the number of successful pings that must be made before the Firebox X Edge uses the
WAN1 interface again in the
Ping replies needed for failback
field.
Configuring WAN Failover with the DHCP Client
1
If you use DHCP to connect to the external network, select
DHCP Client
from the
Configuration
Mode
drop-down list.
2
If you must identify your computer when you request an IP address, type the name in the
Optional DHCP Identifier
field.
3
Click
Submit
.
Summary of Contents for Firebox X20E
Page 20: ...The Firebox X Edge and Your Network 8 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 32: ...Using the Quick Setup Wizard 20 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 64: ...Viewing the Configuration File 52 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 92: ...Configuring BIDS 80 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 102: ...Configuring the Wireless Card on Your Computer 90 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 114: ...Configuring Policies for the Optional Network 102 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 138: ...Using Additional Services for Proxies 126 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 158: ...Working with Firewall NAT 146 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 166: ...Using Certificates on the Firebox X Edge 154 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 208: ...Updating Gateway AV IPS 196 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 220: ...Frequently Asked Questions 208 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 302: ...Limited Hardware Warranty 290 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 310: ...298 Firebox X Edge e Series...