Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference
The
modem router
can autodetect the type of WAN connection. However, you can also set the WAN
connection preference manually to either the DSL port or the Ethernet WAN port.
The
modem router
does not support load balancing over DSL and Ethernet WAN
interfaces. Only
one
WAN interface (either the DLS port or the Ethernet WAN port)
can be active at any time.
Note
To change the WAN connection preference:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the user name and password for the
modem router
.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup
.
The WAN Setup page displays.
6.
From the
WAN Preference
menu, select one of the following options:
•
Auto-Detect
. The
modem router
automatically detects whether the WAN connection is DSL over
the DLS port or Ethernet over the Internet port.
Auto-Detect
is the default setting.
•
Must use DSL WAN
.The
modem router
uses the DSL port for a DSL WAN connection.The Internet
port is shut down.
•
Must use Ethernet WAN
.The
modem router
uses the Internet port for an Ethernet WAN connection.
The DSL port is shut down.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
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Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000