Configure a Trusted or Optional Interface

A trusted or optional interface is used to connect your Firebox to a network inside your organization.

If you use Fireware Web UI to change the IP address of the interface you are currently connected to, you can lose your connection to the Web UI.

  1. Select Network > Interfaces.
    The Network Interfaces dialog box appears.
  2. Select an interface and click Configure.
    The Interface Configuration dialog box appears.
  3. In the Interface Name (Alias) text box, you can use the default name or change it to one that more closely reflects your own network.
    Make sure the name is unique among interface names, as well as all Mobile VPN group names and tunnel names. You can use this alias with other features, such as proxy policies, to manage network traffic for this interface.
  4. (Optional) In the Interface Description text box, type a description of the interface.
  5. From the Interface Type drop-down list, select Trusted or Optional.
  6. In the IP Address text box, type the IPv4 address in slash notation. For information about IP addresses to use for trusted and optional networks, go to About Private IP Addresses.
  7. Configure other interface settings.
  8. Click Save.
  1. Select Network > Configuration.
    The Network Configuration dialog box appears.
  2. Select an interface and click Configure.
    The Interface Settings dialog box appears.
  3. In the Interface Name (Alias) text box, you can use the default name or change it to one that more closely reflects your own network.
    Make sure the name is unique among interface names, as well as all Mobile VPN group names and tunnel names. You can use this alias with other features, such as proxy policies, to manage network traffic for this interface.
  4. (Optional) In the Interface Description text box, type a description of the interface.
  5. From the Interface Type drop-down list, select Trusted or Optional.
  6. In the IP Address text box, type the IPv4 address in slash notation. For information about IP addresses to use for trusted and optional networks, go to About Private IP Addresses.
  7. Configure other interface settings.
  8. Click OK.

Related Topics

Common Interface Settings

About Advanced Interface Settings