User's Manual

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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: