WAN Settings (CXi, CXi II, MXe, and MXe Server only)

Purpose:

The WAN Settings form is used to enable the WAN interface and provide internet connectivity settings for Static IP, DHCP, or PPPoE. Alternatively, this interface can be programmed to support the optional Application Processor Card (APC-CX(i), APC-CX(i) II, APC-MXe).

The form also provides WAN status information when a link to the internet is established.

Use this form when performing the following tasks:

Field Descriptions

Parameter

Description

Default Value

WAN Settings

WAN Access

Select "Disabled" to disable the WAN Ethernet interface.

Enabled

WAN IP Address Method

Select the method of obtaining an IP address. Options include DHCP, PPPoE, Static, and APC.

If APC is selected, a private VLAN is established between the 3300 MIPS processor and the APC card to bridge the WAN port to the APC. The APC (Mitel Standard Linux) will function as the Internet Gateway to the WAN. All WAN traffic is directed from the MIPS card over the private VLAN to the APC card. Program the Internet connectivity settings (static IP, PPPoE, or DHCP client) through the Mitel Standard Linux administration interface. See Application Processor Card for configuration instructions. For additional configuration details, see the Mitel Standard Linux (MSL) Installation and Maintenance guide available at http://edocs.mitel.com.

  • Note: If the WAN interface is programmed as a DHCP client, it may be necessary to renew the DHCP lease to obtain an IP address. To do this, disable the WAN Access and then enable it.

DHCP

Current IP Address

  • Note: This section appears in the main form only.

 

IP Address

System-generated, protected field. Specifies the IP address currently configured on the WAN Ethernet interface.

  • Note: If the IP address is not displayed, the WAN interface has not successfully connected to the network.

 

Subnet Mask

System-generated, protected field. Specifies the Network/subnet mask currently configured on the WAN Ethernet interface.

 

External Gateway

System-generated, protected field. Specifies the default Gateway IP Address currently configured on the WAN Ethernet interface.

 

Static IP Address

  • Note: This section appears in the change form only.

 

IP Address

Enter the IP Address to use on the WAN Ethernet interface. The WAN IP Address cannot conflict with the DHCP Static IP Address and Range IP Address, and it must be on a different subnet than the System IP Address.

Blank

Subnet Mask

Enter the Network/subnet mask to use on this interface.

Blank

External Gateway

Enter the IP address of external default gateway.

Blank

DHCP Client

Client Name

Enter the DHCP client name specified by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The name can contain up to 20 characters, and it cannot contain quotes or spaces.

Blank

Authenticate by

Select "Ethernet Address" to send the Client ID as an ethernet address.

Client ID (which sends the Client ID as an ASCII string)

Client ID/Ethernet Address

Depending on the selected DHCP authentication method, enter either the Client ID or the Ethernet (MAC) address specified by your ISP. For a Client ID, the value is treated as ASCII string (1-64 characters without quotes); if blank, the WAN Ethernet (MAC) address is used. For an Ethernet address, the value is an address (11-17 characters) in hexadecimal notation separated by colons or spaces; if blank, the hardware assigned Ethernet (MAC) address is used.

Blank

PPPoE

User Name

Enter the username specified by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The name can contain up to 255 characters; the characters ', ", `, and (space) are invalid.

Blank

Password

Enter the password specified by your ISP. The password can contain up to 255 characters; the characters ', ", `, and (space) are invalid.

Blank