Chapter 4: Configure the Network Interfaces

Once you have upgraded to the SOHO 6 to activate this features, follow these instructions to configure Dual ISP Port:

1Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable into the OPT port, and connect the other end into the source of the secondary or fail-over External network connection. This can be either a DSL/cable modem or Hub.

2With your Web browser, go to the System Status page using the

Trusted IP address of the SOHO 6.

For example, if using the default IP address, go to: http://192.168.111.1

3From the navigation bar on the left side, select

Network => Dual ISP.

The Dual ISP Options page appears.

4Select the Enable Dual ISP checkbox.

5Enter the IP address for the External Interface.

6Enter the IP address for the Optional or Failover Interface.

7Enter how many seconds between pings.

8Enter how long (in seconds) to wait for a reply.

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