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SonicOS 5.8.1 Administrator Guide
Configuring the Advanced Settings for the Module Interface
The Advanced tab includes settings for forcing an Ethernet speed and duplex, overriding the
Default MAC address, enabling multicast support on the interface, and enabling 802.1p
tagging. Packets sent out with 802.1p tagging are tagged VLAN id=0 and carry 802,1p priority
information. Devices connected to this interface need to support priority frames.
Configuring Additional Interfaces
Step 6 Each expansion module interface must be individually configured. These initially appear as
unassigned interfaces.
Step 7 Click on the Edit icon in the Configure column for the Interface you want to configure.
For each interface, on the General t
ab of the Edit Interface window, select LAN from the Zone
menu. Fill in the desired IP assignment. The subnet will be assigned for you. Add the desired
management options and click Okay. Then configure the Advanced settings.
Configuring Link Aggregation and Port Redundancy
Both Link Aggregation and Port Redundancy are configured on the Advanced tab of the Edit
Interface window in the SonicOS UI.
• “Link Aggregation” on page 239 - Groups multiple Ethernet interfaces together forming a
single logical link to support greater throughput
than a single physical interface could
support. This provides the ability to send multi-gigabit traffic between two Ethernet
domains.
• “Port Redundancy” on page 240 - Configures a single redundant port for any physical
interface that can be connected to a second switch to prevent
a loss of connectivity in the
event that either the primary interface or primary switch fail.
Note Link Aggregation and Port Redundancy are only supported on SonicWALL E-class
appliances.