Digi IX20 - Example: Use a Ping Test for WAN Failover from Ethernet to Cellular

Interfaces WideArea Networks(WANs)
IX20 User Guide
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(config network interface my_wan surelink tests 1)> other_
interface
ii. Set the interface. For example:
(config network interface my_wan surelink tests 1)> other_
interface /network/interface/eth1
(config network interface my_wan surelink tests 1)>
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Set the typeof IPconnection:
(config network interface my_wan surelink tests 1)> other_ip_
version value
(config network interface my_wan surelink tests 1)>
where value is one of:
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any: Either the IPv4 or IPv6 connection must be up.
o
both: Both the IPv4 or IPv6 connection must be up.
o
ipv4 The IPv4 connection must be up.
o
ipv6: The IPv6 connection must be up.
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The status required for the test to past.
(config network interface my_wan surelink tests 1)> other_
status value
(config network interface my_wan surelink tests 1)>
where value is one of:
o
up: The test will passonly if the referenced interface is up and passing its
own SureLink tests(if applicable).
o
down: The test will passonly if the referenced interface isdown or failing its
own SureLink tests(if applicable).
6. Save the configuration and apply the change
(config network interface my_wan ipv4 surelink)> save
Configuration saved.
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7. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection
menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.
Example: Use a ping test for WAN failover from Ethernet to cellular
In this example configuration, the ETH1 interface servesasthe primary WAN, while the cellular
Modem interface servesasthe backup WAN.