> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verge.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking.md). # Networking - [Aliases](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/aliases.md): Manage reusable IP address sets (aliases) for use across multiple network rules, simplifying administration of complex firewall and routing configurations. - [Assigning External IP Addresses to Internal Networks](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/assign-external-ip.md): Assign public external IP addresses to internal VergeOS networks with automatic routing rule creation for inbound connectivity. - [VergeOS Authoritative DNS](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/authoritative-dns.md): Comprehensive guide to VergeOS authoritative DNS service built on BIND, covering zone management, DNS views, split-horizon configurations, zone transfers, and security best practices. - [Bonded VLAN-tagged Networks](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/bonded-vlans.md): Create active-backup bonded network interfaces with VLAN tagging on external or maintenance networks for network redundancy and failover. - [Connect VergeOS to an Existing LAN/WAN](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/connect-lan-wan.md): Create and configure external networks to connect VergeOS to existing LAN, WAN, or other physical network infrastructure with full Layer 2 and Layer 3 options. - [Configuring VLANs](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/create-vlan.md): Step-by-step instructions for creating VLAN-tagged external networks in VergeOS, including host-level and tenant configurations. - [Create a DHCP Static Lease](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/dhcp-static-lease.md): Reserve a fixed IP address for a virtual machine by creating a DHCP static lease entry tied to its MAC address. - [Creating an Internal Network with External Access](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/internal-external-access.md): Give an internal network internet or LAN/WAN access by configuring the default gateway to route through an external network. - [Creating an Internal Layer 2 Network](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/internal-layer2.md): Create a Layer 2 internal network in VergeOS where IP-level administration is handled by third-party software rather than the built-in network stack. - [Creating an Internal Network managed within VergeOS (layer3)](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/internal-layer3.md): Create a Layer 3 internal network with built-in DHCP, DNS, firewall, and routing managed entirely within the VergeOS platform. - [Internal Networks (General Instructions)](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/internal-networks.md): Guide to creating and configuring internal virtual networks in VergeOS, including Layer 2/Layer 3 options, DHCP, DNS, clustering, port mirroring, rate limiting, and high availability. - [Configuring NAT 1-to-1 Translation](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/nat-1to1.md): Create a NAT 1-to-1 translate rule to map an external public IP address to an internal private IP address for full bidirectional traffic forwarding. - [Network Troubleshooting](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/net-troubleshooting.md): Common network troubleshooting procedures for VergeOS, including ping tests, IP address verification, NIC driver checks, DNS diagnostics, and default gateway rule configuration. - [Networking Concepts](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/network-concepts.md): Foundational introduction to VergeOS networking concepts including physical, core, DMZ, internal, and external network types, tenant networking, Layer 2/3 support, network rules, and monitoring tools. - [Network Dashboards](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/network-dashboards.md): Navigate and interpret VergeOS network dashboards for real-time monitoring, traffic statistics, status indicators, and historical network performance data. - [Network Diagnostics Guide](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/network-diagnostics.md): Reference guide for built-in VergeOS network diagnostic tools including ping, traceroute, DNS lookup, ARP scan, TCP dump, NMAP, firewall debugging, and BGP/OSPF troubleshooting. - [Networking (VergeFabric)](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/network-overview.md): Overview of VergeFabric software-defined networking in VergeOS, covering SDN features, network types, security, automation, multi-cloud support, and use cases for providers and enterprises. - [Quick Start Links](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/network-quickstart.md): Quick reference links to common VergeOS networking tasks including connecting to LANs, creating internal networks, configuring DHCP, assigning external IPs, and setting up NAT. - [Network Rules](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/network-rules.md): Create and manage VergeOS network rules for firewall filtering, NAT/PAT translation, and static routing, including rule ordering, modification, and copying. - [Port Mirroring](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/port-mirroring.md): Enable port mirroring on a VergeOS network to replicate traffic to a VM NIC for packet analysis, monitoring, and diagnostics using North/South or East/West modes. - [Tracking Network Statistics](https://docs.verge.io/run-the-platform/networking/tracking-net-statistics.md): Enable and view per-rule traffic statistics tracking for network rules in VergeOS, including packets and bytes counters for firewall, NAT, and translate rules. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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