### Step 1

In the first step you select basic settings for the interface.

^ Item ^ Description ^
| Interface Name | Name for the interface. |
| Interface Type | Select [interface protocol type](/glossary/i/interface_protocol_type). |


### Step 2

In the second step you select a basic configuration.

^ Item ^ Description ^
| Protocol | Select [interface type](/glossary/i/interface_protocol). |
| Add To Firewall Zone | [Firewall zone](../../../../network/firewall/zones/start) for the interface. |


### Step 3

Depending on what protocol you selected in step 2, you may have to make additional selections.

**Note: ** This may also include changing previously selected settings.




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