A WAN (Wide Area Network) Network Interface is the connection point between a local network (such as a LAN) and a broader, geographically dispersed network, like the internet or a corporate network that spans multiple locations.

To Create WAN Network Interface,

Go to Profile --> Network Interface--> click on +Create Network Interface.  




Configure the Interface Settings 

  • Name: Enter a descriptive name for the interface (e.g., LAN_1, WAN_1). 
  • Description (optional): You can add a description to explain the purpose of the interface (e.g., "Primary LAN connection" or "WAN connection to the internet"). 
  • On the Network Interfaces page, you will see options to create a WAN interface. 

    

 

  • Look for WAN connection option and click on it to begin configuring the WAN connection. 
  • Configure the Selected Protocol Based on your selection: 

  • DHCP: The device will automatically receive an IP address from the DHCP server. 

  • DHCP (V4+V6): The device will obtain IP Address automatically whichever (IPv4 or IPv6) is available.

  • PPPOE: Enter username and password for the PPPoE connection. 

  • Static: Manually input the IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway, and DNS as required .


Note: 

PPPOE and Static IP are generally not applicable at the cluster level. 

1. To Create WAN Interface: 

  • In the Ethernet Port Configuration Tab, look for an option to select Hardware & Ports. 

Choose the Hardware that you intend to configure as a WAN port. 

  • After selecting the device as WAN, a list of available ports will be displayed. 

Choose the specific Port you want to configure for WAN

  • Scroll down and click on the Advanced Tab. 
  • Click on "Gateway" from the dropdown to set the hardware as the gateway. 


  1. Static Routes (optional) 
    • Click on Static Route option, Enable Static Route. 
    • Add the below parameter as per your requirements. 

    Target: Add Destination Ip Address 

    Netmask: Add Subnet mask of Destination Address 

    Gateway: Add Gateway Ip Address 

    • To change Speed and Duplex, Go to Speed and Duplex Configuration (optional) 

    Change from dropdown tab. 



 

            Once you have selected the appropriate option, click Save to confirm the configuration.