Add a Network Connection

  1. In the Settings Pane, select > SYSTEM > Network Settings.
    The NETWORK SETTINGS page displays with the PRIMARY INSTANCE tab selected.

  2. Under NETWORK INTERFACES, click the drop-down button next to the interface for which you want to add a connection.
    The information expands and displays the available network connections for the selected interface.

  3. Click Add New Connection.
    The ADD CONNECTION dialog displays.

  4. Select Enabled to enable the connection.

    Note: You can set this to Disabled later if you want to turn the connection off without deleting it.

  5. Enter a Name for the connection.

  6. Enter a Description for the connection.

  7. Select the address type from the following:

    • IPv4 Static

    • IPv4 DHCP

    • IPv6 Static

    • IPv6 Automatic

  8. If you selected IPv4 Static, or IPv6 Static, enter the following fields:

    • IPv4 Address or IPv6 Address

    • IPv4 Network Mask or IPv6 Prefix Length

    • Gateway

    • Primary DNS Server

    • Secondary DNS Server

  9. Click Add Connection.
    The ADD CONNECTION dialog closes and the NETWORK SETTINGS page displays with the new connection listed under the expanded network interface.

  10. At the bottom of the page, click Apply.