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This article provides a guide on how to configure the LAN ports as WAN. It can be usefull as wired ISP redundant connection or even to change the port for physical damage or a custom mounting.
This article provides a guide on how to configure the LAN ports as WAN. It can be usefull as wired ISP redundant connection or even to change the port for physical damage or a custom mounting.
==Configuration overview and prerequisites==
==Configuration overview and prerequisites==
Before we begin, let's overview the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible.
Before we begin, let's overview the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible.
'''Prerequisites''':
'''Prerequisites''':
* One RUTxxx series router (excluding [[RUT850]]).
* One RUTxxx series router (excluding [[RUT850]]).
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'''Configuration scheme:'''
'''Configuration scheme:'''
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==WebUI Router configuration==
==WebUI Router configuration==
Connect to the router’s WebUI navigate to '''Network -> VLAN -> LAN Network''' and create a new interface by entering name and clicking '''Add New'''.<br>
Connect to the router’s WebUI navigate to '''Network -> VLAN -> LAN Network''' and create a new interface by entering name and clicking '''Add New'''.<br>
After you clicked '''Add New''' new configuration window will pop-up, there you leave as default and press '''Save.'''
After you clicked '''Add New''' new configuration window will pop-up, there you leave as default and press '''Save.'''
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After saving settings, you will be redirected back to '''Network -> VLAN -> VLAN Networks''', now you need to open VLAN Network tab in the same window and you will need to:
After saving settings, you will be redirected back to '''Network -> VLAN -> VLAN Networks''', now you need to open VLAN Network tab in the same window and you will need to:
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===Using DCHP===
===Using DCHP===
Leave the settings as default and click '''save'''<br>
Leave the settings as default and click '''save'''<br>
===Using a Static IP===
===Using a Static IP===
<li style="color: red;">'''Note: Just if you want to use a Static IP, see the instructions below.'''</li>
<li style="color: red;">'''Note: Just if you want to use a Static IP, see the instructions below.'''</li>
'''Static IP need to be set as router’s WAN IP.'''
'''Static IP need to be set as router’s WAN IP.'''
Static IP should be in the same subnet as gateway’s LAN interface.<br>
Static IP should be in the same subnet as gateway’s LAN interface.<br>
For example: if gateway’s LAN subnet is 192.168.10.1, then router’s WAN IP could be for example '''192.168.10.125'''</div>
For example: if gateway’s LAN subnet is 192.168.10.1, then router’s WAN IP could be for example '''192.168.10.125'''</div>
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==CLI/SSH Router configuration==
==CLI/SSH Router configuration==
For the next part you will be configuring router via SSH. For this you need to use the command line interface (CLI) or a SSH software if you’re using Windows or iOS. In this example software '''putty''' will be used. Open '''putty''' enter routers LAN IP address and press '''Open'''.<br>
For the next part you will be configuring router via SSH. For this you need to use the command line interface (CLI) or a SSH software if you’re using Windows or iOS. In this example software '''putty''' will be used. Open '''putty''' enter routers LAN IP address and press '''Open'''.<br>
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After clicking '''Open''' you will need to enter router credentials.
After clicking '''Open''' you will need to enter router credentials.
<li>Login as: '''root'''</li>
<li>Login as: '''root'''</li>
<li>Password: routers admin password (by default admin01)</li>
<li>Password: routers admin password (by default admin01)</li>
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Now when you are connected you will need to make changes to network settings, this will be
Now when you are connected you will need to make changes to network settings, this will be
achieved via SSH command: '''vi''', which allows you to edit settings in the router. Enter following
achieved via SSH command: '''vi''', which allows you to edit settings in the router. Enter following
command in SSH:
command in SSH:
<li>'''vi /etc/config/network''' press latter '''i''' to be able to edit.</li>
<li>'''vi /etc/config/network''' press latter '''i''' to be able to edit.</li>
===Using DHCP===
===Using DHCP===
<li>3. '''option backup '1''''</li>
<li>3. '''option backup '1''''</li>
<li>4. '''option metric '10''''</li>
<li>4. '''option metric '10''''</li>
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===Using Static IP===
===Using Static IP===
Using arrows navigate and find '''config interface 'lan_wan'''' and add two options:
Using arrows navigate and find '''config interface 'lan_wan'''' and add two options:
<li>3. '''option backup '1''''</li>
<li>3. '''option backup '1''''</li>
<li>4. '''option metric '10''''</li>
<li>4. '''option metric '10''''</li>
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Press '''Esc''' and write ''':wq'''.
Press '''Esc''' and write ''':wq'''.
After that you will need to restart network service on the router, for this use command:
After that you will need to restart network service on the router, for this use command:
<li>'''/etc/init.d/network restart'''</li><br>
<li>'''/etc/init.d/network restart'''</li><br>
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After restart is completed go back to routers WebUI and navigate to '''Network -> Firewall -> General Settings'''.
After restart is completed go back to routers WebUI and navigate to '''Network -> Firewall -> General Settings'''.
Scroll down, in '''Zone Forwarding''' find source zone '''lan_wan''' and change “Default forwarding action” from '''reject''' to '''accept''' and also check '''Masquerading''' and save settings.<br>
Scroll down, in '''Zone Forwarding''' find source zone '''lan_wan''' and change “Default forwarding action” from '''reject''' to '''accept''' and also check '''Masquerading''' and save settings.<br>
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==Testing the configuration==
==Testing the configuration==
If you did the steps in the right way, your end device should have internet connection according the scheme.<br>
If you did the steps in the right way, your end device should have internet connection according the scheme.<br>
Go to '''Network --> WAN''' and check if the new LAN_WAN is enable and if it has an assigned IP<br>
Go to '''Network --> WAN''' and check if the new LAN_WAN is enable and if it has an assigned IP<br>
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