6
Interfaces
This chapter shows you how to use
6.1 Interface Overview
In general, an interface has the following characteristics.
•An interface is a logical entity through which
•An interface is bound to a physical port or another interface.
•Many interfaces can share the same physical port.
•An interface is bound to at most one zone.
•Many interface can belong to the same zone.
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Some characteristics do not apply to some types of interfaces.
6.1.1 Types of Interfaces
You can create several types of interfaces in the ZyWALL. The types supported vary by ZyWALL model.
•Port groups create a hardware connection between physical ports at the
•Ethernet interfaces are the foundation for defining other interfaces and network policies. RIP and OSPF are also configured in these interfaces.
•VLAN interfaces receive and send tagged frames. The ZyWALL automatically adds or removes the tags as needed. Each VLAN can only be associated with one Ethernet interface.
•Bridge interfaces create a software connection between Ethernet or VLAN interfaces at the
•PPPoE/PPTP interfaces support
•Cellular interfaces are for 3G WAN connections via a connected 3G device.
•WLAN interfaces are for wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g) connections via an installed wireless LAN card.
•Virtual interfaces (IP alias) provide additional routing information in the ZyWALL. There are three types: virtual Ethernet interfaces, virtual VLAN interfaces, and virtual bridge interfaces.
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