Configure the Drop-in group

In the next step, a drop-in group is created.

  1. Go to Network -> Drop In -> Drop In Groups -> New.

Network -> Drop In -> Drop In Groups -> New

Proceed as follows:

  1. Under Group Description enter a unique description for the drop-in group, e. g. DropIn-Group .

  2. Under Mode, select Transparent . ARP packets and IP packets belonging to the drop-in network are routed transparently (unchanged).

  3. Under Network Configuration, select how an IP address is assigned to the network components, in this case Static .

  4. Enter the Network Address of the drop-in network, in this case e. g. 213.7.46.0 .

  5. Enter the relevant Netmask, e. g. in this case 255.255.255.248 .

  6. Enter the drop-in group's Local IP Address, e. g. 213.7.46.6 .

  7. For Interface Selection, select all the ports that are to be included in the drop-in group (in the network), in this case e. g. LAN_EN1-1 and LAN_EN1-4 .

  8. Confirm with OK.