Basic Network Configuration Setup

Figure 7 provides a visual map for the information in this chapter.

NOTE:  The letters in Figure 7 are referenced in the tables that follow. The addresses shown are for illustration purposes only. You will need to substitute actual addresses for your network.

Figure 7


Configuring the Client Workstation

In most cases, client workstations on the network are already configured with IP address information to use the network. If that is the case with your client workstations, you can skip this section.

The workstation of each browser that will use appliance proxy services must be configured with the IP address information listed below. (List items marked with asterisks [*] must be on the same subnet.)

Configuration procedures vary for each platform. Refer to the workstation documentation for specific instructions.

Configuration Requirements Do This Notes

A numeric IP address on the subnet

The subnet mask

The numeric IP address of the default gateway for the subnet

The numeric IP address of the DNS server the browser will use to resolve DNS names

The domain name for the DNS server the client will use (optional)

Refer to setup instructions for the system.

The procedure is different for each platform. On a Windows* 95/98 or Windows NT* workstation, for example, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop.

See A in Figure 7.

The IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address must all be on the same subnet.


Configuring the Excelerator Appliance

NOTE:  If you used the Getting Started to set up your appliance, you have already completed most of the following steps.

IMPORTANT:  When possible, connect the network cable to the network card on the appliance before assigning an IP address to the card. If this is not possible, you might need to restart the appliance after the cable is attached so the IP address assignment can take effect.

Configure the appliance following the steps below:

To Configure Do This Notes

IP addresses and subnet masks for the network connections (eth0, eth1, etc.) that will handle proxy services
  1. In the browser-based tool, click Network > IP Addresses > Add Address.
  2. Enter the addresses in the appropriate fields > click the Assign to Adapter drop-down list > select the appropriate adapter.
  3. Click Apply.

See B and C in Figure 7.

The appliance does not need to be on the same subnet as the browser. If the appliance is on a different subnet, its IP address will reflect a different subnet.

Also, eth0, eth1, etc., can be on different subnets.

IMPORTANT:  If you plan to use an appliance cluster, do not assign the IP addresses for clustered services to appliance network adapters. IP addresses used for clustered services are assigned during the clustered service creation process. Addresses are dynamically bound to network adapters only while appliances are hosting the clustered services associated with them.

At least one DNS server IP address
  1. In the browser-based tool, click Network > DNS.
  2. Enter the addresses in the appropriate fields.
  3. Click Apply.

 

The numeric IP address for a gateway (router) on the same subnet as the appliance
  1. In the browser-based tool, click Network > Gateway/Firewall.
  2. Enter the address in the Default Gateway IP Address field.
  3. Click Apply.

See B in Figure 7.

If the appliance is on the same subnet as the client workstation, the appliance and the workstation will have the same gateway address.

If the appliance is on a different subnet than the browser, its gateway address will be the IP address of the router on the other subnet. See C in Figure 7.

Passwords for Config and View users
  1. In the browser-based tool, click System > Actions > Password.
  2. Click the User drop-down list > select Config.
  3. Enter the password information > click Change.
  4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for the View user.
  5. Click Apply.

For information about Config and View users, see Change Password Dialog Box.

NOTE:  Telnet is not secure unless a password is set.

We strongly recommend you set system passwords as part of the initialization process. For more information, see Change Password Dialog Box.

One or more proxy services

See Accelerating HTML Content.

 

IMPORTANT:  If you are reinitializing the system, you should remove the CD, shut down Excelerator, turn the appliance off, and then restart it.