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(12.1-en) LAN Interfaces

Owned by Emese Pogany
Jul 28, 2023
2 min read

This article shows how to configure LAN interfaces in IGEL OS. 

Menu path: Network > LAN Interfaces > [Interface]







Activate default interface (Ethernet)

☑ The interface is enabled. (Default)

☐ The interface is disabled.



Get IP from DHCP server

☑ The IP address of the client will be obtained automatically using DHCP. (Default)

DHCP options can be specified under Network > DHCP Options > Standard Options. For more information, see (12.1-en) DHCP Options.



Specify an IP address

The IP address and the network mask are entered manually.



IP address

IP address of the device



Network mask

Network mask of the device



IPv6 configuration

  • Compatibility mode: Behavior of earlier firmware versions. (Default)

  • Disabled: IPv6 completely disabled

  • Automatic: IPv6 auto configuration based on router advertisements (can include DHCPv6).
    For further information, see RFC 4861.

  • DHCPv6: IPv6 configuration using DHCPv6 if router advertisements are not available.
    This is mentioned in RFC 4862 Section 5.5.2.



Network link type

  • Auto sense (Default)

  • 1000 Mbps Full Duplex

  • 100 Mbps Full Duplex

  • 100 Mbps Half Duplex

  • 10 Mbps Full Duplex

  • 10 Mbps Half Duplex



Force auto-negotiation

☑ The half-/full-duplex problems can be avoided for switches that expect the auto-negotiation flag for fixed bandwidths.

☐ Auto-negotiation is not forced. (Default)



Enable tray icon

☑ The

icon is shown in the tray. (Default)



Enable context menu

☑ A context menu is shown when you click

. (Default)



Enable network info dialog

☑ An info dialog option is shown in the context menu.  When you click on the option, a dialog is shown containing details about the network connection. (Default)