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72 | Network Parameters Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS 6.1 | User Guide
Using CLI
interface vlan <id>
ip address {<ipaddr> <netmask>|dhcp-client|pppoe}
no ip routing
Configuring Static Routes
To configure a static route (such as a default route) on the controller, do the following:
Using the WebUI
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Network > IP > IP Routes page.
2. Click Add to add a static route to a destination network or host. Enter the destination IP address and network
mask (255.255.255.255 for a host route) and the next hop IP address.
3. Click Done to add the entry. Note that the route has not yet been added to the routing table.
4. Click Apply to add this route to the routing table. The message Configuration Updated Successfully
confirms that the route has been added.
Using CLI
ip route <address> <netmask> <next_hop>
Configuring the Loopback IP Address
The loopback IP address is a logical IP interface that is used by the controller to communicate with APs. The
loopback address is used as the controller’s IP address for terminating VPN and GRE tunnels, originating requests
to RADIUS servers and accepting administrative communications. You configure the loopback address as a host
address with a 32-bit netmask. The loopback address is not bound to any specific interface and is operational at all
times. To use this interface, ensure that the IP address is reachable through one of the VLAN interfaces. It should
be routable from all external networks.
You must configure a loopback address if you are not using VLAN1 to connect the controller to the network. If
the loopback interface address is not configured then the first configured VLAN interface address is selected.
Generally, VLAN 1 is the factory default setting and thus becomes the controller IP address
Using the WebUI
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Network > Controller > System Settings page and locate the Loopback
Interface section.
2. Modify the IP Address as required.
3. Click Apply.
4. Navigate to the Maintenance > Controller > Reboot Controller page to reboot the controller to apply the
change of loopback IP address.
5. Click Continue to save the configuration.
CAUTION: If you are using the loopback IP address to access the WebUI, changing the loopback IP address will result in loss of
connectivity. Dell recommends that you use one of the VLAN interface IP addresses to access the WebUI.