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Setting Up Websense V-Series Appliances > Network interface configuration > Appliance Controller Interface (C)
Appliance Controller Interface (C)
Deployment and Installation Center | Web and Email Protection Solutions | v8.0.x
Applies to:                                                                                                          
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TRITON AP-WEB and Web Filter & Security, v8.0.x
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TRITON AP-EMAIL, v8.0.x
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V-Series appliances, v8.0.x
The Appliance Controller interface (C), already assigned during firstboot:
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Communicates with all Websense management interfaces
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Communicates with the Websense TRITON management server
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Provides inter-appliance communication
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Transports (optionally) non-HTTP and non-HTTPS protocol enforcement
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Handles Websense Master Database downloads via the Internet (unless your site uses P1 for database downloads).
 
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Important 
Changing the C interface IP address significantly impacts the deployment and may require reinstallation of some components.
If your appliance is in production and you need to change the C interface IP address, see the embedded Appliance Manager Help system for guidance.
Guidelines for configuring network interface C
 
IP address (C interface)
Required.
This interface typically requires continual access to the Internet, though some sites use P1 for all communication with the Internet.
If you change the IP address of the C interface, the update process may take about 10 minutes.
After the IP address is changed, you are redirected to a logon page. Enter your user name and password.
The Status > General page will show that the services are starting up. Wait for all required services to start (optional services include: Directory Agent, State Server, and Multiplexer).
Subnet mask (C)
Required.
Default gateway (C)
Optional.
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 server.
Secondary DNS (C)
Optional.
Serves as a backup in case the primary DNS is unavailable.
Tertiary DNS (C)
Optional.
Serves as a backup in case the primary and secondary DNS servers are unavailable.

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