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Networks

A network connects a virtual machine's network adapter to your physical network through an adapter group. When you create a VM and add a network adapter, you select which network it connects to. You manage networks from the Networks tab in the Gallium Console.

Network Types​

When creating a network, you choose one of two types:

VLAN — A bridged network with an 802.1q tag. Each VLAN network has an ID between 2 and 4094 that must match the VLAN configuration on your physical network switch. Use this when your switch ports are configured as trunks carrying tagged traffic.

Untagged — The native VLAN without 802.1q tagging. Traffic on this network is sent untagged on the physical switch port. Only one untagged network is allowed per adapter group.

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If your physical network does not use VLANs, choose Untagged when creating a network.

Create a Network​

You must have at least one adapter group before creating a network. See Adapter Groups.

  1. Open your Standalone deployment in the Gallium Console.
  2. Select the Networks tab.
  3. Click Create Network.
  4. Under Select Network Type, choose VLAN or Untagged.
  5. Enter a Name for the network.
  6. Select the Adapter Group this network will use.
  7. If you chose VLAN, enter the VLAN number (2–4094).
  8. Click Create.
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Only one untagged network is allowed per adapter group. If the selected adapter group already has an untagged network, you must choose VLAN instead.

Rename a Network​

  1. Click on the network to open its detail page.
  2. Click Rename.
  3. Enter the new name and click Update.

Delete a Network​

A network can only be deleted if no virtual machines are attached to it.

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You must detach or delete all virtual machines connected to a network before it can be deleted.

  1. Click on the network to open its detail page.
  2. In the Delete Network section, click Delete.
  3. Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete.