Configuring a virtual IP
To configure a virtual IP:
- Go to Security > Firewall Objects.
- Select Virtual IP in the firewall object type dropdown.
- Click Create or select an existing virtual IP from the list and click Edit.
- In the form, enter the following information:
Settings
Guidelines
Type
Select either Virtual IP or Virtual IP Group.
Note: By default, Virtual IP is selected.
Name
Required. Enter a name for the virtual IP or the virtual IP group.
comment
Enter comments about the virtual IP or the virtual IP group.
Color
From the dropdown, select a color.
Members
From the dropdown, select members.
Note: This option is only available if the Type is Virtual IP Group.
Firewall/Network Options
Interface
From the dropdown, select an interface.
Type
Select either Static NAT or FQDN.
Note: By default, Static NAT is selected.
External IP Address/Range
Required. Enter the public IP address or range.
Mapped IPV4 Address/Range
Required. Enter the IPv4 address or range the traffic is directed to.
Note: This option is only available when the type is Static NAT.
Mapped Address
From the dropdown, select a mapped address.
Note: This option is only available when the type is FQDN.
Port Forwarding
Enable/disable port forwarding.
Note: This option is disabled by default.
Protocol
Select from the following protocols:
TCP (default)
UDP
SCTP
ICMP
Note: This option is only available when Port Forwarding is enabled.
External Service Port
Required. Enter the range of the external interface ports.
Note: This option is only available when Port Forwarding is enabled and the protocol is not ICMP.
Map to IPv4 Port
Required. Enter the range of the listening ports.
Note: This option is only available when Port Forwarding is enabled and the protocol is not ICMP.
Enable ARP Reply
Select to enable Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) replies.
Note: This option is enabled by default.
- Click Save.