Add Virtual Layer 2 Engine elements

Virtual Layer 2 Engine elements store the configuration information related to the Virtual Layer 2 Engines.

Selecting a Virtual Resource for the Virtual Layer 2 Engine automatically adds the Virtual Layer 2 Engine to the Master Secure SD-WAN Engine where the Virtual Resource is used.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

Steps

  1. Select Configuration.
  2. Right-click Engines and select New > Layer 2 Engine > Virtual Layer 2 Engine.
    The Engine Editor opens.
  3. In the Name field, enter a unique name.
  4. Next to the Virtual Resource field, click Select and select a Virtual Resource on the Master Secure SD-WAN Engine to which you want to add the Virtual Engine.
  5. (Optional) In the DNS IP Addresses field, add one or more IP addresses of DNS servers that the Virtual Engine uses to resolve domain names. There are two ways to define IP addresses.
    • To enter a single IP address manually, click Add and select IP Address. Enter the IP address in the dialog box that opens.
    • To define an IP address using a network element, click Add and select Network Element.
  6. (Optional) Next to the Category field, click Select and select one or more categories.
  7. Click Save.
    Do not close the Engine Editor.

Next steps

Configure interfaces for the Virtual Layer 2 Engine.