Using Quick Internet Connect Or Disconnect; Configuring A Backup Internet Connection; Viewing Internet Information - Nokia IP40 User Manual

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Connecting to the Internet with Nokia IP40 Security Platform

Using Quick Internet Connect or Disconnect

By using connect or disconnect (depending on the connection status) on the Internet page, you
can establish a quick Internet connection by using the currently selected connection type. In the
same manner, you can terminate the active connection.
The Internet connection retains its connected or not connected status until Nokia IP40 is
rebooted. The IP40 then connects to the Internet if the connection is enabled. For information on
how to enable the Internet connection, see
page 91.

Configuring a Backup Internet Connection

You can configure both a primary and a secondary Internet connection for Nokia IP40 Security
Platform. The secondary connection acts as a backup, so that even if the primary connection
fails, the IP40 remains connected to the Internet.
You can configure different DNS servers for the two connections. The IP40 device acts as a
DNS relay and routes requests from computers within the network to the appropriate DNS server
for the active Internet connection.
The two connections can be of different types. But they both cannot be LAN, and DHCP
connections.
To set up backup Internet connection
1. Choose Networks from the main menu.
The Internet window opens.
2. Click Edit next to Primary, and Secondary connection types to configure a backup Internet
connection.
For basic topology illustrations, see
on page 46.
Note
To physically connect multiple WAN devices to the Nokia IP40, you must have a switch,
connected to the WAN port.

Viewing Internet Information

To view the status, duration, and activity information about your Internet connections, see the
following procedure:
1. Choose Network from the main menu.
The Internet page appears.
Table 15
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"Connecting Nokia IP40 Security Platform to the Network"
displays the Internet connection information.
"Enabling or Disabling the Internet Connection"
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