3.1.2 Matrix Server Administration Guide

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NOTE: The definition for a network interface cannot be modified while

Matrix Server is running. If any part of a network interface

definition needs to be changed, stop Matrix Server on the affected

server, shut down the network, and then make the change. When

the change is complete, bring up the network and restart Matrix

Server.

To add a network interface from the command line, use the following

command:

mx netif add [--adminTraffic allow|discourage] --server

<server> --netmask <interface_netmask> <interface_ip>

To modify a network interface, use this command:

mx netif update [--adminTraffic allow|discourage]

--netmask <interface_netmask> <interface_ip>

Remove a Network Interface

This option can be useful when performing off-line configuration of a

server. To remove a network interface, select that interface on the Servers

window, right-click, and then select Delete.

You cannot delete a network interface that is up. If you need to remove a

network interface from an online server, first physically remove the

corresponding cable from the server. PanPulse will then report that the

network interface is down and you can perform the delete operation.

The mx command to remove a network interface is as follows:

mx netif delete <interface_ip>

Allow or Discourage Administrative Traffic

By default, all network interfaces allow administrative traffic. However,

you can specify which networks you prefer to use for this traffic.

To allow or discourage administrative traffic on a network interface,

select that network interface on the Servers window, right-click, and then

select either “Allow Admin. Traffic” or “Discourage Admin. Traffic” as

appropriate.