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* An end device for test the configuration.<br>

* An end device for test the configuration.<br>

'''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>

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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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- Select “lan_wan” in the LAN section and press '''Save'''.</li>

- Select “lan_wan” in the LAN section and press '''Save'''.</li>

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===Using DCHP===

===Using DCHP===

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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><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><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

<li>'''option backup '1''''</li>

<li>'''option backup '1''''</li>

<li>'''option metric '10''''</li>

<li>'''option metric '10''''</li>

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===Using Static IP===

===Using Static IP===

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<li>'''option backup '1''''</li>

<li>'''option backup '1''''</li>

<li>'''option metric '10''''</li>

<li>'''option metric '10''''</li>

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After that you will need to go out of the '''vi.'''

After that you will need to go out of the '''vi.'''

<li>Press '''ESC''', write ''':wq''' and press '''Enter'''

<li>Press '''ESC''', write ''':wq''' and press '''Enter'''

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>

<li>Set up your WAN as a main connection</li>

<li>Set up your WAN as a main connection</li>

<li>Set up your configured LAN port as WAN failover backup.</li>

<li>Set up your configured LAN port as WAN failover backup.</li>

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<li>Go to '''www.whatsmyip.com''' and check your public IP.</li>

<li>Go to '''www.whatsmyip.com''' and check your public IP.</li>

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