TP-Link Omada ER8411 VPN Router - Manual (Page 21)

User Guide 12
Configuring Network WAN Configuration
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WAN Configuration
WAN ports connect to the internet. You can configure multiple WAN ports for your network.
Each WAN port has its own connection type and parameters, which you should configure
according to the requirements of your ISP.
To complete WAN configuration, follow these steps:
1) In WAN Mode, determine the number of WAN ports according to your needs.
2) Configure WAN connection for the WAN / SFP WAN port(s).
2.1 Configuring the Number of WAN Ports
Choose the menu Network > WAN > WAN Mode to load the following page.
Figure 2-1 Configuring the WAN Mode
WAN Mode Determine the number of WAN ports according to your needs. To enable a port
as WAN port, check the box of the desired port. To configure multiple WAN ports,
enable the ports. Only WAN, WAN/LAN, SFP WAN (for certain devices) and USB
Modem can function as WAN port.
Note:
Any change to the number of WAN ports may lead your current configurations to be lost. Make sure
you have backed up your configurations before proceeding.
2.2 Configuring the WAN Connection
The router supports five connection types: Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP, you
can choose one according to the requirements of your ISP.
Static IP : Select this type if your ISP has offered you a fixed IP address.