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Chapter 5

Settings for Interfaces and Network Services

5.1 Network interfaces

WinRoute functions as a router for all WinRoute’s network interfaces installed within
the system. The interfaces are listed in the Configuration →Interface section of the
administration console.
Figure 5.1 Network interfaces
Interface
The name used for interface identification within WinRoute. It should be unique
for easy reference, e.g. Internet for the interface connected to the Internet connec-
tion. We recommend you not to use duplicate interface names as they could cause
problems during traffic policy definitions or routing table modifications.
The name can be edited later (see below) with no affect on WinRoute’s functionality.
The icon to the left of the name represents the interface type (network adapter,
dial-up connection, VPN server, VPN tunnel).
Note: Unless the name is edited manually, this item displays the name of the
adapter as assigned by the operating system (see the Adapter name entry).
IP Address and Mask
IP address and the mask of this interface’s subnet.
Adapter name
The name of the adapter (e.g. “LAN connection 2”). The name is for reference only.