Network Interface Features

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Support (4096 Items)

The VLAN tagging standard used to logically separate network traffic. The device can support up to 4096 virtual networks over the same physical connection.

Loopback Interface

A virtual interface used for testing and routing purposes. It is used for IP configurations and service checks without the need for a physical connection.

LAGG: LACP, Failover, Load Balance, Round Robin

• LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol): Combines multiple physical connections to function as a single logical connection, increasing bandwidth and providing redundancy.
• Failover: Automatically switches to a backup connection when the primary connection fails, ensuring uninterrupted communication.
• Load Balance: Distributes traffic evenly across multiple connections to enhance performance.
• Round Robin: Sends data packets sequentially across each connection, aiming to utilize all connections equally.

Bridging / STP / Ethernet Bypass

• Bridging: Connects two or more network interfaces to operate as a single network.
• STP (Spanning Tree Protocol): Prevents network loops by automatically disabling backup connections, re-enabling them when necessary.
• Ethernet Bypass: Ensures that network traffic continues even if the security device is powered off by directly connecting input and output ports.

Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)

VXLAN extends Layer 2 (L2) networks over a Layer 3 (L3) infrastructure, allowing virtual machines in different data centers to communicate as if they were on the same network.

NAT64, IPv6 6to4 Tunneling

• NAT64: Allows IPv6 clients to communicate with servers that only speak IPv4 by converting IPv6 packets to IPv4, enabling communication between the two protocols.
• IPv6 6to4 Tunneling: A temporary solution that carries IPv6 traffic over an IPv4 infrastructure by encapsulating IPv6 packets into IPv4, enabling use in networks that do not support IPv6.

PPP and PPPoE Connection Interface

Used for point-to-point connections like DSL lines. It enables the establishment of authenticated connections.

3G/4G/LTE Modem Support

Provides mobile internet connection via cellular modems. It can be used as a backup WAN connection.