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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.
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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.
    
[[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''':
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* One RUTxxx series router.
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* At least two wired Internet connections.
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* 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]]
    
==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
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To change LAN port purpose to WAN you will have to perform changes in 3 different locations of RUTxxx WebUI
    
===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.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* 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>.
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* Enter new <strong>Interface Name</strong>.
# Click on <strong>Add</strong> button.
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* 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.
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* Choose <strong>DHCP</strong> Protocol from drop-down list.
# Press on <strong>Switch Protocol</strong>.
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* 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]]
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If there is need to use a '''static IP''' instead of '''DHCP option''' select '''Static''' option and specify:
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* IPv4 address
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* IPv4 netmask
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* IPv4 gateway
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* IPv4 broadcast
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* DNS servers
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[[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>.
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* Go to <strong>Physical Settings</strong>.
# From drop-down list choose previously created VLAN interface (in this example it is eth0.3)
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* From drop-down list choose previously created VLAN interface (in this example it is eth0.300)
# Press <strong>Apply & Save</strong>.
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* 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.
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* Make sure that yours newly created interface is selected in Covered networks list.
# Click Save & Apply.
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* 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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