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Enable tap mode for the fail-open switch

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Prerequisites:

  • Configure an IPv4 address for your fail-open switch.

  • Make sure you are able to access the fail-open switch web-interface using a web browser.

You can enable tap mode for your fail-open switch if you use a tap to route network traffic to the Sensor monitoring ports.

  1. Log on to the web interface of the fail-open switch.

    Use default credentials to access the web interface.

  2. Click the Bypass tab to access the Bypass configuration page.

  3. Under HB active mode, select Off from the drop-down list.

  4. Under Active bypass, select tap from the drop-down list.

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  5. Click Apply to save your configuration.

You have set your fail-open switch to tap mode of operation.