diff --git a/source/manual/other-interfaces.rst b/source/manual/other-interfaces.rst index 1e4eed3..40f8b35 100644 --- a/source/manual/other-interfaces.rst +++ b/source/manual/other-interfaces.rst @@ -37,6 +37,16 @@ LAGG (``lagg(4)``) allows for link aggregation, bonding and fault tolerance. Thi support. Only unassigned interfaces can be added to LAGG. More information about LAGG can be found in `the FreeBSD manual `_. +-------------- +Loopback +-------------- + +Loopbacks are logical virtual interfaces which emulate real interfaces and can be used for different setup scenario's, +which require always-on interfaces. Below you will find some scenario's for which these types of interfaces are used. + +* Administrative access to services on your machine, which can bind to an address configured on top of the loopback. +* Using loopback addresses as router IDs for OSPF or BGP, which helps to identify your nodes and eases administration + ---- VLAN ----