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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, page 43
• Configuring the Primary Bridge Interface, page 43
• Configuring the Secondary Bridge Interface, page 44
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 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
interface is configured for a static IP address. You will need this
static IP address when configuring the secondary bridge.
Note that the primary bridge interface must have a static IP
assignment.
SonicWALL NSA 5600
CONSOLE
SDHC
MGMT
X17
X16
X14 X12 X10 X8 X6 X4
1GE
10GE
X2 X0
X1X3X5X7
X9X11X13X15
M0
ALARM
TEST
PWR
Dell SonicWALL NSA Appliance
Network Gateway
L2 Bridge Link
Network Resources
X1
LAN
X0
Internet or
LAN Segment 2