User's Manual Part 1

Configuring a Backup Internet Connection
Chapter 4: Configuring the Internet Connection 91
Configuring a Backup Internet
Connection
You can configure both a primary and a secondary Internet connection. The
secondary connection acts as a backup, so that if the primary connection fails,
the Safe@Office appliance remains connected to the Internet.
Note: You can configure different DNS servers for the primary and
secondary connections. The Safe@Office appliance acts as a DNS
relay and routes requests from computers within the network to the
appropriate DNS server for the active Internet connection.
Setting Up a LAN or Broadband Backup
Connection
To set up a LAN or broadband backup Internet connection
1. e WAN port on your appliance's rear Connect a hub or switch to th
panel.
Note: Do not connect to the DMZ port.
2. Connect your two modems or routers to the hub/switch.
3. Configure two Internet connections.
For instructions, see Using Internet Setup on page 66.
Important: The two connections can be of different types. However, they
cannot both be LAN DHCP connections.