DELL NSA 2600 User Manual

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Configuring L2 Bridge Mode
This section provides instructions to configure the Dell 
SonicWALL NSA appliance in tandem with an existing Internet 
gateway device. This section is relevant to users following 
deployment Scenario C.
See the following sections:
Connection Overview
Connect the X1 port on your Dell SonicWALL NSA appliance to 
the LAN port on your existing Internet gateway device. Then 
connect the X0 port on your Dell SonicWALL to your LAN 
resources.
Configuring the Primary Bridge Interface
The primary bridge interface (X1 in the example diagram) is 
connected to your existing Internet gateway device. The only 
step involved in setting up your primary bridge interface is to 
ensure that the WAN (X1) interface is configured for a static IP 
address. You will need a primary bridge interface with a static IP 
address when configuring the secondary bridge interface. 
Note: The primary bridge interface must have a static IP 
assignment. 
    
    
    
SonicWALL NSA 2600
CONSOLE     
SDHC
MGMT
X6
X4
1GE
X2
X0
M0
X1
X3
X5
X7
ALARM
M0
TEST
PWR 
Expansion Module
Network Resources
X1
LAN
Third Party Gateway
L2 Bridge Link
Dell SonicWALL NSA Appliance 
Internet or
LAN Segment 2
X0