Digi IX30 User Manual

Interfaces Wide Area Networks (WANs)
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Example: Use a ping test for WAN failover from Ethernet to cellular
In this example configuration, the ETH1 interface serves as the primary WAN, while the cellular
Modem interface serves as the backup WAN.
In this example configuration, SureLink is used over for the ETH1 interface to send a probe packet of
size 256 bytes to the IP host 43.66.93.111 every 10 seconds. If there are three consecutive failed
responses, the IX30 device brings the ETH1 interface down and starts using the Modem interface. It
continues to regularly test the connection to ETH1, and when tests on ETH1 succeed, the device falls
back to ETH1.
To achieve this WAN failover from the ETH1 to the Modem interface, the WANfailover configuration is:
Web
1. Log into Digi Remote Manager, or log into the local Web UI as a user with full Admin access
rights.
2. Access the device configuration:
Remote Manager:
a. Locate your device as described in Use Digi Remote Manager to view and manage your
device.
b. Click the Device ID.
c. Click Settings.
d. Click to expand Config.
Local Web UI:
a. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.
The Configuration window is displayed.

Digi IX30 Specifications

General

Brand	Digi
Model	IX30
Category	Network Router
Language	English