Configuring the WAN Interface
This procedure describes how to configure the WAN interface and uses Gigabit Ethernet as an example. If you are using a different WAN interface, refer to the CLI Reference Guide.
Before configuring the WAN interface, make sure that you have all the required information from your Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP)
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To configure a WAN IP address: |
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Connect the WAN port to the WAN network. For information on cabling the WAN port, refer to the Hardware Installation Manual. |
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Establish serial communication with the device. |
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At the prompt, type the following command to access the router configuration mode: |
# configure data
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Access the WAN interface: |
(config-data)# interface GigabitEthernet 0/0
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Configure the IP address and subnet mask: |
(config-if-GE 0/0)# ip address 100.33.2.105 255.255.255.0
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Enable the WAN interface: |
(config-if-GE 0/0)# no shutdown
(config-if-GE 0/0)# exit
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Configure the default route: |
(config-data)# ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 100.33.2.106 GigabitEthernet 0/0
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Exit the router configuration mode: |
(config-data)# exit
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Save the configuration to flash: |
# write