Create a bridge that includes the WAN/ETH1 port

This procedure will bridge the WAN/ETH1 port with the ETH1 port, which will configure the two Ethernet ports to function as a hub.

To bridge the Connect EZ 8 device's WAN/ETH1 Ethernet port with the ETH1 port or Wi-Fi access points (Wi-Fi enabled devices only):

 

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  1. Log into Digi Remote Manager, or log into the local Web UI as a user with full Admin access rights.
  2. Access the device configuration:

  3. Create the bridge and add devices:
    1. Click Network > Bridges.
    2. For Add Bridge, type a name for the bridge and click .

    3. Click to expand Devices.
    4. Click Add Device .

    5. For Device, select Device: ETH1.
    6. Click Add Device again and select the Device: ETH2 or access point to add to the bridge.
    7. Repeat for additional access points.
  4. Create a LAN interface for the bridge:
    1. Click Network > Interfaces.
    2. For Add Interface, type a name for the interface and click .

    3. For Zone, select Internal.
    4. For Device, select the new bridge.

    5. Click to expand IPv4.

    6. For Address, type the IPv4 address and netmask, using the format IPv4_address/netmask, for example, 192.168.3.1/24.

    7. Enable the DHCP server:
      1. Click to expand DHCP server.
      2. Click to toggle on Enable.
  5. Disable the ETH1 interface:
    1. Click Network > Interfaces > ETH1.
    2. Click to toggle off Enable.
  6. Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the change.