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Chapter 45 Managing Firewall Devices
Configuring Firewall Device Interfaces
Name Provide an interface name up to 48 characters in length. The Name
should be a memorable name for the interface that relates to its use.
Supported interface names are:
• Inside—Connects to your internal network. Must be most secure
interface.
• DMZ—Demilitarized zone (Intermediate interface). Also known
as a perimeter network.
• Outside—Connects to an external network or the Internet. Must be
least secure interface.
Hardware Port When defining a physical network interface, this value represents the
name identifies the interface type and its slot or port in the device.
When you add a logical network interface, you can choose any enabled
physical interface to which you want to add a logical interface. If you
do not see the desired hardware port, verify that the interface is enabled.
Valid values are:
• ethernet0 to ethernetn.
• gb-ethernetn.
where n represents the number of network interfaces in the device.
IP Type The IP Type defines the type of IP addressing used for the interface;
choose Static IP or Use DHCP, as described in Device Interface: IP
Type (PIX 6.3), page 45-18. (The PPPoE option is not applicable to PIX
6.3 devices.)
Note You can configure DHCP only on the outside interface of a
security appliance.
Table 45-2 Add/Edit Interface Dialog Box (PIX 6.3) (Continued)
Element Description
