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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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− | This article contains instructions on how to set up LAN port as WAN on RUTOS if you have a need for multiple wired WAN connections. | + | This article contains instructions on how to set up LAN port as WAN on RUTxxx if you have a need for multiple wired WAN connections. |
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| [[File:Networking rutx manual webui basic advanced mode v1.gif|border|class=tlt-border]] | | [[File:Networking rutx manual webui basic advanced mode v1.gif|border|class=tlt-border]] |
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| + | ==Configuration overview and prerequisites== |
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| + | Before we begin, let's overview the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible. |
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| + | '''Prerequisites''': |
| + | * One RUTxxx series router. |
| + | * At least two wired Internet connections. |
| + | * An end device for test the configuration.<br> |
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| + | '''Configuration scheme:''' |
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| + | [[File:Networking_rut955_configuration_examples_lan_port_as_wan_scheme_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]] |
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| ==Setting up second WAN interface== | | ==Setting up second WAN interface== |
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− | To change LAN port purpose to WAN you will have to perform changes in 3 different locations of {{{name}}} WebUI | + | To change LAN port purpose to WAN you will have to perform changes in 3 different locations of RUTxxx WebUI |
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| ===Creating additional VLAN=== | | ===Creating additional VLAN=== |
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| Go to <strong>Network > VLAN</strong> section in device WebUI and perform following actions: | | Go to <strong>Network > VLAN</strong> section in device WebUI and perform following actions: |
− | # Create new <strong>VLAN ID</strong> by clicking <strong>ADD</strong> button.
| + | * Create new <strong>VLAN ID</strong> by clicking <strong>ADD</strong> button. |
− | # On VLAN ID: 1 (LAN interface), select <strong>Off</strong> from drop-down list, on port that you want to use as secondary WAN.
| + | * On VLAN ID: 1 (LAN interface), select <strong>Off</strong> from drop-down list, on port that you want to use as secondary WAN. |
− | # On newly created VLAN ID (3 in this example), from drop-down list, select <strong>Untagged</strong>, on same port.
| + | * On newly created VLAN ID (3 in this example), from drop-down list, select <strong>Untagged</strong>, on same port. |
− | # After performing these actions press <strong>Save & Apply</strong> in VLAN settings.
| + | * After performing these actions press <strong>Save & Apply</strong> in VLAN settings. |
| [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan vlan.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] | | [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan vlan.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] |
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| Go to <strong>Network > Interfaces</strong> WebUI section. | | Go to <strong>Network > Interfaces</strong> WebUI section. |
− | # Enter new <strong>Interface Name</strong>.
| + | * Enter new <strong>Interface Name</strong>. |
− | # Click on <strong>Add</strong> button.
| + | * Click on <strong>Add</strong> button. |
| [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan create interface.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] | | [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan create interface.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] |
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| After doing that you will be redirected to new window to set up new interface, when there: | | After doing that you will be redirected to new window to set up new interface, when there: |
− | # Choose <strong>DHCP</strong> Protocol from drop-down list.
| + | * Choose <strong>DHCP</strong> Protocol from drop-down list. |
− | # Press on <strong>Switch Protocol</strong>.
| + | * Press on <strong>Switch Protocol</strong>. |
| [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan interface setup dhcp.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] | | [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan interface setup dhcp.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] |
| + | If there is need to use a '''static IP''' instead of '''DHCP option''' select '''Static''' option and specify: |
| + | * IPv4 address |
| + | * IPv4 netmask |
| + | * IPv4 gateway |
| + | * IPv4 broadcast |
| + | * DNS servers |
| + | [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan interface setup static.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] |
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| After switching protocol More setting options will appear. | | After switching protocol More setting options will appear. |
− | # Go to <strong>Physical Settings</strong>.
| + | * Go to <strong>Physical Settings</strong>. |
− | # From drop-down list choose previously created VLAN interface (in this example it is eth0.3)
| + | * From drop-down list choose previously created VLAN interface (in this example it is eth0.300) |
− | # Press <strong>Apply & Save</strong>.
| + | * Press <strong>Apply & Save</strong>. |
| [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan interface physical settings.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] | | [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan interface physical settings.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] |
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| In WAN zone settings | | In WAN zone settings |
− | # Make sure that yours newly created interface is selected in Covered networks list.
| + | * Make sure that yours newly created interface is selected in Covered networks list. |
− | # Click Save & Apply.
| + | * Click Save & Apply. |
| [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan firewall zone.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] | | [[File:Network RUTOS manual lan as wan firewall zone.png|border|class=tlt-border|1102px]] |
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