Modifying a network alias
You can use the
page to change the name of the alias or to select a different targeted network for the alias (that is, configure the alias to point to a different network.NoteWhen you click the name of a network alias in the network list, you can view the configuration settings used for the targeted network, but you cannot change them.
Procedure
On the
page, in the network list, click the name of the network alias that you want to modify.Take one of these actions:
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If the Settings panel opens, go to step 4.
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If the IP Configuration panel opens, click the Settings tab at the top of the panel to display the Settings panel.
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On the Settings panel, take one or both of these actions:
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To change the name of the alias, edit the text in the Network Alias Name field.
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To change the targeted network for the alias:
- Select Switch targeted network.
The panel displays the Aliased Network field, showing the name of the network that the alias currently points to.
- In the Aliased Network field, select the new targeted network for the alias.
- Select Switch targeted network.
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Click Update Settings.
A warning message appears asking you to confirm the changes you’ve made.
In the field in the message window, type YES. This is case-sensitive.
Click Update Settings.