Step 7: Create a preferred interface list

You can now create a preferred interface list to control which adapters and IP addresses will be the preferred interface for virtual Ethernet proxy Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) agent selection.

1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand Network > TCP/IP Configuration > IPv4.
2. Select Interfaces.
3. From the list of interfaces that are displayed, select the virtual Ethernet interface for which you would like to create the preferred interface list.
4. Right-click the interface, and then click Properties.
5. Click the Advanced tab.
6. In the panel, select the interface addresses from the Available interfaces list, and click Add.

   You can also remove an interface from the Preferred interface list in the right pane by clicking Remove , or move an interface up and down the list to change the order by clicking Move up and Move down.

7. Select the Enable proxy ARP check box to enable the list.
8. Click OK to save the preferred interface list that you have just created.
   Notes:

   1. Only 10 interfaces are supported for the preferred interface list. If you configure more than 10, the list is truncated to the first 10.
   2. The interface for which you want to create the preferred interface list must be inactive for the list to be configured. Interfaces listed in the preferred interface list do not need to be inactive at the time the list is configured.