Guidelines for configuring network interface C

IP address (C interface)

Required. Should not be changed after initial configuration in firstboot.

This interface typically requires continuous access to the Internet, though some sites use P1 for all communication with the Internet.

Subnet mask (C) Required.

Default gateway (C)

Required.

IP address of the router that allows traffic to be routed outside of the subnet.

Primary DNS (C)

Required.

IP address of the domain name system server.

Secondary DNS (C)

Optional.

Serves as a backup in case the primary DNS server is unavailable.

Tertiary DNS (C)

Optional.

Serves as a backup in case the primary and secondary DNS servers are unavailable.