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PTIMIZATIONS

Multi-WAN

Unify All Internet Sources

Multi-WAN has three modes to ensure maximum reliability and speed. Combine your 3G/4G Cellular

device, WiFi Networks, and up to two Ethernet WAN connections from hardwired internet sources.

Nothing compares to this easy-to-use and dependable way to blend multiple internet sources togeth-

er.

Check Multi-WAN for each Internet Connector that you would like configured to function jointly using

the below modes. Once selected, choose the desired Multi-WAN Mode under System Preferences

then click Save Changes. Learn more about each mode and its intended uses on the following pages.

MULTI

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WAN

MODES

Hot Standby

Prepare backup internet sources for immediate changeover following internet failure

• Exclusively utilize primary connection unless it fails

• Back up primary connection with a Cellular device or other source

• Prepare backup connection in background for instantaneous swap over

Load Balance

Combine multiple internet sources for stacked speed and fail-safe reliability

• Evenly disperse usage over multiple sources

• Maximize stability by actively using multiple sources

• Stack speeds of multiple sources for improved video streaming and downloading

Dynamic

Prefer primary internet source with temporary speed boosts from secondary sources

• Mainly use primary connection until additional speed is needed

• Conserve data usage of secondary connection and use only when needed

• Set speed threshold which triggers secondary source to supplement primary source

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HOT STANDBY

The Multi-WAN Hot Standby mode makes it possible to set up multiple internet connections which

serve as instant backups to your primary connection if it goes offline or if its speed drops below the

Slowest Usable Speed. This mode can be very useful if your primary source is local WiFi while your

Cellular Aircard/MiFi is serving as a secondary backup connection. Cellular data will not be used un-

less the local WiFi fails.

When using an RV Pack (indoor Go/Go2 and outdoor Mobile/Sky), Multi-WAN is even more useful, as

your indoor WiFiRanger can be connected to a separate local WiFi source than your outdoor Mobile/

Sky, giving you two WiFi Networks. This means you could have one WiFi Network as your primary,

while having up to two backup connections-- one WiFi and one Cellular.

Configuring Hot Standby

1) Select Hot Standby for Multi-WAN Mode drop-down on Setup tab

2) Check Multi-WAN for each desired Internet Connector

3) Order Internet Connectors in preferred order

(primary at top in 1st position with secondary following)

4) Click Save Changes

5) Connect Internet Connectors to internet on Main tab or await automatic connections

On the Main tab, any backup connections will be highlighted in orange or have an orange flame icon

next to them, indicating that they are ready for immediate switchover in case the primary internet

source fails.

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LOAD BALANCE

The Multi-WAN Load Balance mode makes it possible to spread your data usage across multiple in-

ternet connections simultaneously. This feature is very useful for combining the speed and depend-

ability from both WiFi and Cellular. In many cases, the speed of local WiFi networks is slow but the

dependability is good. On the other hand, Cellular can often be less stable but much faster. With Load

Balancing, the best of both WiFi and Cellular are combined for solid reliability and fast speed.

When using an RV Pack (indoor Go/Go2 and outdoor Mobile/Sky), Multi-WAN is even more useful, as

your indoor WiFiRanger can be connected to a separate local WiFi source than your outdoor Mobile/

Sky, giving you two WiFi Networks. This means you could have one WiFi Network as your primary,

while having up to two more combined connections-- one WiFi and one Cellular.

Configuring Load Balance

1) Select Load Balance for Multi-WAN Mode drop-down on Setup tab

2) Check Multi-WAN for each desired Internet Connector

3) Click Save Changes

4) Connect Internet Connectors to internet on Main tab or await automatic connections

On the Main tab, all active internet sources will display under the Internet Status which indicates that

these sources are Load Balancing.

NOTE

Performing speedtests on some websites may not work when using Load Balancing as these

speedtests are not designed to support multiple internet sources at once.

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DYNAMIC

The Multi-WAN Dynamic mode makes it possible to boost the speed of your primary internet source

using a secondary source only when needed. For example, this feature would help save Cellular data

by using local WiFi as the primary internet source, with a 4G Aircard/MiFi used only when needing

extra speed. Conserve data usage on your secondary source but utilize its speed when exceeding a

set threshold, such as for streaming video or downloading files.

Configuring Dynamic

1) Select Dynamic for Multi-WAN Mode drop-down on Setup tab

2) Set Dynamic Threshold at speed which triggers secondary boost

3) Set Dynamic Threshold Time at time period for average speed to be based on

4) Check Multi-WAN for each desired Internet Connector

5) Order Internet Connectors in preferred order

(primary at top in 1st position with secondary following)

6) Click Save Changes

7) Connect Internet Connectors to internet on Main tab or await automatic connections

It is recommended to set the Dynamic Threshold at a speed which the primary internet source would

normally achieve. For instance, if your primary internet source is local WiFi normally at 3Mbps, then

set the Dynamic Threshold just under that speed at 2.5Mbps. This means that when you sustain an

average of 2.5Mbps+ for the Dynamic Threshold Time specified, your secondary internet source will

step in and boost your speeds. The average is rolling, so once the heavy usage is done, and the av-

erage speed is less than 2.5Mbps, your secondary connection will no longer be used to boost the

speed.

NOTE

If watching brief videos online or performing small downloads is taking too long, and only the primary

internet source is being used, then you should set the Dynamic Threshold Time to just 1 minute. This

means that it will take less time for the average speed to be calculated, therefore using the secondary

internet source to boost your speeds sooner. To use your secondary internet source less frequently,

conserving its data plan, simply increase the Dynamic Threshold Time to 3 minutes and perhaps in-

crease the Dynamic Threshold slightly.

Be sure to not increase the Dynamic Threshold higher than what your primary source can sustain,

otherwise your secondary source will never boost the speed. The Dynamic Threshold speed must be

exceeded for a sustained period of time before the secondary internet source steps in to boost your

speed.

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Profiles

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On the Setup tab, the Profiles feature allows for saving a particular configuration which can be loaded

to easily setup the WiFiRanger without requiring manually changing settings all over the Control Pan-

el. Save your desired default configuration to easily allow for reverting back to your favorite settings.

Create multiple Profiles to switch between configurations that are designed for particular circum-

stances or locations.

Profiles make saving and loading your customized preferences convenient.

Using Profiles

1) Configure WiFiRanger as desired

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