Foreign WAN
Point the foreign link, Starlink or similar, at a physical interface on the router.
Overview
The screen is titled Foreign Network Connection, described as “Configure your foreign network connection (WAN)”. This is the link that reaches the wider internet directly. You pick an interface type first, then the specific interface, then whatever settings that type needs.
In Advanced Mode this becomes a fuller flow: you can add more than one foreign link, each with its own interface and connection type, and then combine them under LoadBalance & Failover.
Before you start
- Know which physical port the foreign link is plugged into.
- Only interface types your router actually has are selectable, and the others are greyed out and marked Not Available.
- If a port is already in use by another link or a trunk, it will not be offered here.
Steps
- Under Interface Type, pick Ethernet, Wireless, SFP or LTE.
- Under Select Foreign Interface, pick the specific interface.
- Fill in the settings for that type, meaning SSID and password for a wireless link, APN for LTE, connection type and credentials in Advanced Mode.
- When the panel shows Ready to Complete, save the sub-step.
Reference
Interface types:
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | A standard Ethernet port on the router |
| Wireless | The router joins an existing Wi-Fi network as a client; you supply SSID (Network Name) and Password |
| SFP | An SFP / SFP+ cage, on models that have one |
| LTE | The built-in LTE modem; you supply the APN (Access Point Name) |
Connection types (Advanced Mode):
| Connection type | What it does |
|---|---|
| DHCP Client | Automatic configuration from ISP |
| Static IP | Manual IP configuration |
| PPPoE | Username and password authentication |
Advanced Mode sub-steps for this link:
| Sub-step | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Foreign Link & Interface | Configure foreign WAN interfaces and settings |
| Foreign Connection | Configure foreign connection types and settings |
| LoadBalance & Failover | Configure multi-link strategy and priorities |
| Review | Review and apply configuration |
Troubleshooting
“No Ethernet interfaces available”. Every interface of that type is already assigned, either to the other WAN link or to a trunk. Pick a different type, or free up a port on an earlier step.
Password rejected. Wireless and PPPoE passwords must be at least 8 characters; the field says so under the input.