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.
Comments
Enter comments about the virtual IP or the virtual IP group.
Color
Select the color used for this object in lists.
Members
From the dropdown, select members.
Note: This option is only available if the Type is Virtual IP Group.
Firewall/Network Options
Interface
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.