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title: "Network | Virtual Interface"
description: "**Virtual Interfaces** enable the assignment of multiple IP addresses per **NIC**, **Bonding**, and **VLAN** interface configured in the system. Learn how to configure and manage them below. The table below displays all the **Virtual Interfaces** configured in the system. [![relianoid…"
url: "https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/network-enterprise-edition-v8-administration-guide/network-virtual-interface/"
updated: "2024-07-04"
category: Enterprise Edition / Administration Guide v8 / Network
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# Network | Virtual Interface

**Virtual Interfaces** enable the assignment of multiple IP addresses per **NIC**, **Bonding**, and **VLAN** interface configured in the system. Learn how to configure and manage them below.

The table below displays all the **Virtual Interfaces** configured in the system.

[![relianoid load balancer v8 network virtual interfaces list](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/relianoid_EE8_network_virtualinterfaces_list_.webp)](https://static.relianoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/relianoid_EE8_network_virtualinterfaces_list_.webp)

Here's a brief description of the fields in the table:

**Name**. Name of the virtual interface.
  **Alias**. Identifies the interface with an alias for easy access when configuring a farm or other services.
  **IP**. Network-layer IP address assigned to the virtual interface. Supports both IPv4 and IPv6.
  **MAC**. Link-layer MAC address inherited from the parent NIC interface.
  **Netmask**. Subnet mask of the parent **NIC**. Configurable only if the IP address is configured.
  **Gateway**. Default gateway used by the virtual interface, inherited from the parent interface.
  **Status**. Current status of the virtual interface:

- **Green**. Interface is **UP**.
- **Red**. Interface is **DOWN**.

**Actions**. Actions available for managing **Virtual Interfaces**:

- **Create a Virtual Interface**. Redirects to the Virtual Interface creation form.
- **Bring up**. Starts the interface.
- **Bring down**. Shuts down the interface, stopping it from accepting traffic.
- **Edit**. Modifies the virtual interface configuration, including IP address and alias.
- **Delete**. Clears the configuration and removes the virtual interface.

Explore these options to effectively manage your **Virtual Interfaces** as per your network requirements.

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