Viewing Status of Physical Interfaces

Use the Networking > Ports > Physical Interface page to view information about all physical ports on the security appliance.

For all models, the following information appears:

 • Name: The name of the physical port.

 • Enable: Shows if the physical port is enabled or disabled.

 • Port Type: The type of the physical port, such as WAN, LAN, or DMZ.

 • Mode: The access mode of the physical port. A WAN or DMZ port is always set to the Access mode. A LAN port can be set to the Access or Trunk mode.

 • VLAN: The VLANs to which the physical port is mapped.

 • PVID: The Port VLAN ID (PVID) is used to forward or filter the untagged packets coming into port. The PVID of a trunk port is fixed to the DEFAULT VLAN (1).

 • Speed/Duplex: The duplex mode (speed and duplex setting) of the physical port.

 • Link Status: Shows if the physical port is connected or disconnected.

For the ISA550W and the ISA570W, the Wireless Interfaces area displays the following information for all SSIDs:

 • SSID Name: The name of the SSID.

 • VLAN: The VLAN to which the SSID is mapped.

 • Client Associated: The number of client stations that are connected to the SSID.

NOTE: To configure your wireless network, go to the Wireless pages. See Wireless (for ISA550W and ISA570W only), page 163.

 1. Proceed as needed:

 • Check the box in the Enable column to enable a physical port, or uncheck this box to disable the physical port.

 • To edit the settings of a physical port, click the Edit (pencil) icon. See Configuring Physical Ports.

 2. Click Save to apply your settings.