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do this can cause adverse effects. 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 on

the node.

Add or Modify a Network Interface

When you add a server to the matrix, its network interfaces are

automatically configured into the matrix. Occasionally, you may want to

preconfigure a network interface. For example, you can add a network

interface that either does not currently exist on a server, or that is on a

server that is down. You might also want to modify an existing interface.

NOTE: The definition for a network interface should not be modified

while Matrix Server is running. Attempting to do this can cause

adverse effects. 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, select the server for that interface on the

Servers window, right-click, and select Add Network Interface.

To modify an existing network interface, select that interface, right-click,

and select Properties. The network interface must be down; you cannot

modify an “up” network interface.