User Guide

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Connection

Method

There are three possible connection methods for Ethernet WAN:

● DHCP

● Static IP

● PPPoE

The connection method and details are determined by, and can be obtained from, the ISP.

See the following sections for details on each connection method. DNS server settings can

be configured in the corresponding menu for each connection method.

Routing Mode

This field shows that NAT (network address translation) will be applied to the traffic routed

over this WAN connection. IP Forwarding is available when you click the link in the help

text.

DNS Servers

Select a DNS server for this port to use. This port can either be automatically selected or

manually designated.

Independent

from Backup

WANs

If this is checked, the connection will be working independent from other Backup WAN

connections. Those in Backup Priority will ignore the status of this WAN connection, and

will be used when none of the other higher priority connections are available.

Standby State

This setting specifies the standby state of the WAN connection. The available options are

Remain connected and Disconnect. The default state is Remain Connected.

Reply to ICMP

PING

If No is selected, this option is disabled and the system will not reply to any ICMP ping echo

requests to the WAN IP addresses of this WAN connection.

Default: Yes

Upload

Bandwidth

This field refers to the maximum upload speed.

This value is referenced when default weight is chosen for outbound traffic and traffic

prioritization. A correct value can result in effective traffic prioritization and efficient use of

upstream bandwidth.

Download

Bandwidth

This field refers to the maximum download speed.

Default weight control for outbound traffic will be adjusted according to this value.

WAN Connection Settings (Cellular)

Clicking an Ethernet WAN connection will result in the following screens: