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--- basic-network [2024/11/06 03:56] – [LAN] -Condense, formatting hogwild
+++ basic-network [2024/11/07 12:10] (current) – Noticed a few misspellings (settings, recommendations, etc.) johnrichard
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 ====== Network ======
-This page includes most basic settings needed to configure the network. It's divided into sections including MultiWAN, WAN Settings, Ethernet Ports Configuration, LAN and Wireless setttings.
+This page includes most basic settings needed to configure the network. It's divided into sections including MultiWAN, WAN Settings, Ethernet Ports Configuration, LAN and Wireless settings.
 ===== MultiWAN =====
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  \\
-  * **DHCP **- your ISP's DHCP server dynamically assigns a WAN IP lease to FreshTomato.
+  * **DHCP **- Your ISP's DHCP server dynamically assigns a WAN IP lease to FreshTomato.
     * DHCP doesn't use authentication. \\  \\
-  * **PPPoE **- the WAN port responds to authentication requests from the ISP's PPPoE server.
+  * **PPPoE **- The WAN port responds to authentication requests from the ISP's PPPoE server.
     * Usually used on DSL networks.
     * FreshTomato stores the PPPoE username/password assigned by your ISP.
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 {{:pasted:20240219-103900.png?476}}\\  \\
-When FreshTomato is in a MultiWAN configuration, it performs load sharing on the link traffic.
+In a MultiWAN configuration, FreshTomato performs load sharing on the link traffic. Giving each interface a Load Balance Weight adjusts how it participates in MultiWAN activities. Load sharing is done on a per-session basis to avoid issues with interactive traffic like:
-Giving each interface a Load Balance Weight adjusts how it participates in MultiWAN activities.
-Load sharing is done on a per-session basis to avoid issues with interactive traffic like:
  \\
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  \\
-Using per-packet loadsharing isn't recommended in cases where link speeds vary. It would generate out-of-order packets, and in doing so, could make interactive traffic unusable.
+Per-packet loadsharing isn't recommended in cases where link speeds vary. It would generate out-of-order packets, and in doing so, could make interactive traffic unusable.
 \\  \\ //**Example: Load Balance Weight: 0  (Failover)**//
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  \\ **These settings affect only outbound traffic.** Return traffic tries to return via the WAN interface it came from.
-Allocation of a new session to a WAN is dynamic. You can set which traffic is allocated to which interface in [[advanced-pbr|MultiWAN routing]]. \\ Such settings are also known as "sticky settings".
+Allocation of a new session to a WAN is dynamic. You can set which traffic gets allocated to which Interface ("sticky connection") in [[advanced-pbr|MultiWAN routing]].
  \\
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   * Leave this blank if your SIM card code was deactivated. \\  \\
-**Modem init string: **here, enter the modem's default initialization string.
+**Modem init string: **enter the modem's default initialization string.
   * Your cellular provider or modem manufacturer gives you this. (Default: *99#).\\  \\
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     * DNS 2 - enter DNS server 2 address here.
- \\ Manually-set DNS servers can be helfpul if your ISP's DNS servers are slow/unreliable. \\  \\
+ \\ Manually-set DNS servers can be helpful if your ISP's DNS servers are slow/unreliable. \\  \\
-**MTU:**  sets the Maximum Transmission Unit, (Ethernet frame size) for traffic between WAN and LAN.
+**MTU:**  sets the Maximum Transmission Unit, (Ethernet frame size) for WAN<-->LAN traffic.
 This is for the WAN interface only and won't affect LAN traffic.
-  * (Default: 1500) - good for most Ethernet devices. \\ Choosing it greys out the Manual field.
+  * (Default: 1500) - good for most Ethernet devices. \\ Choosing it \\ greys out the Manual field.
-  * Manual - lets you set a custom value. Jumbo Frames \\ start at 2000 bytes.
+  * Manual - Enter a custom value. Jumbo Frames \\ start at 2000 bytes.
  \\
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  \\
-**Use DHCP:**  this is rarely used. Usually, you should leave it disabled.
+**Use DHCP:**  is rarely used. Usually, you should leave it disabled.
   * A few Internet providers separate addressing from PPPoE functions.\\  \\
-**Single Line MLPPP:** is outdated, and rarely used nowadays.
+**Single Line MLPPP:** is outdated, and rarely used now.
 This Multilink PPP version lets a modem bond the bandwidth of multiple PPPoE sessions.
-A side effect was that it bypassed some ISPs' bandwidth throttling.\\ \\  \\
+A side effect of it was that it bypassed some ISPs' bandwidth throttling.\\ \\  \\
 **Route Modem IP: **lets you access a modem "behind a router" with a quick setting change.
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 This allows more time for the PPPoE server/network equipment to restart properly before re-establishing a PPPoE link. \\ (Default: 10 seconds).\\  \\
-**LCP Echo Interval: **Link Control Protocol exchanges frames between two peers to check they're connected.  \\
+**LCP Echo Interval: **Link Control Protocol exchanges frames between 2 peers to check they're connected.  \\
   * LCP Echo Interval is the time between these signals.
-  * Usually used to check a DSL modem's PPPoE is connected to the ISP.
+  * Usually used to check a DSL modem's PPPoE is still connected to the ISP.
   * (Default: 10 seconds).
  \\
-**LCP Echo Link fail limit: **how many failed LCP echo requests between peers before a link is deemed down.
+**LCP Echo Link fail limit: **how many failed LCP echo requests between peers before link is deemed down.
  \\
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  \\
-**Disable Watchdog:  **disables the Watchdog function, for only the WAN connection in the menu. \\ (Default: Enabled/Tracert).
+**Disable Watchdog: **disables the Watchdog function, for only the WAN connection in the menu. \\ (Default: Enabled/Tracert).
  \\
-**Watchdog Mode:  **regularly checks a given WAN connection is up.
+**Watchdog Mode: **regularly checks a given WAN connection is up.
 This chooses the method used to test the connection.
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 ===== LAN =====
+The LAN section includes information and settings to configure FreshTomato's LAN interface functions.\\
-The LAN section includes information and settings to configure FreshTomato's LAN interface functions.
+ \\
 {{::basic-network-lan.png?799}}
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 This includes:
- \\
   - LAN IP address and subnet mask
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  \\
-**Bridge: **lets you selects the bridge whose LAN settings will be modified \\ \\
+**Bridge:** lets you selects the bridge whose LAN settings will be modified \\ \\
-**STP**: enables Spanning Tree Protocol to prevent forwarding loops in switches.
+**STP**:  enables Spanning Tree Protocol to prevent forwarding loops in switches.
 The default (off) is recommended, unless you are highly experienced. \\ \\
-**IP Address:  **the IP Address to assign to the specified LAN interface.
+**IP Address:** the IP Address to assign to the specified LAN interface.
 FreshTomato supports Class A/B/C networks. (Default: 192.168.1.1).\\ \\
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 **DHCP**:  enables DHCP server functions in dnsmasq. (Default: Off) \\ \\
-**IP Range //(first/last)**//:  the range of IP addresses the DHCP server will assign to LAN clients.
+**IP Range //(first/last)//**:  the range of IP addresses the DHCP server will assign to LAN clients.
-In the top field, enter the first valid address in the subnet. In the bottom field, enter the last address. \\ \\
+In the top field, enter the first valid address in the subnet. Enter the the last address in the bottom field. \\ \\
 **Lease Time (//mins.//)**: the DHCP lease time, in minutes. (Default: 1440). \\ \\
-**Automatic IP**:  lets FreshTomato obtain a LAN IP via DHCP.
+**Automatic IP**: lets FreshTomato obtain a LAN IP via DHCP.
-Since release 2022.6, this option is supported if the router is in: \\   \\
+Since release 2022.6, this option is supported in: \\
+ \\
   - AP Mode
   - Wireless Ethernet Bridge (WEB) Mode
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 ===== Ethernet Ports State - Configuration =====
-These settings are for the Ethernet Ports State graphic in the [[status-overview|Overview]] menu. For each port, Link status, Link speed and Diagnostic information are shown.
+Settings here are for the Ethernet Ports State graphic in the [[status-overview|Overview]] menu. Link status, Link speed and Diagnostic information are shown for each port, .
  \\
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  \\
-**Enable Ports State:**  Checking this enables the Ethernet Ports State graphic. (Default: On). \\ \\
+**Enable Ports State:** enables the Ethernet Ports State graphic. (Default: On). \\ \\
-**Show Speed Info:**  Checking this displays the link speed of each port, (1GB/100MB/10MB).
+**Show Speed Info:** checking this displays the link speed of each port, (1GB/100MB/10MB).
 (Default: On). \\ \\
-**Invert ports order:**  Displays port icons in in the opposite order from where they are on the hardware.
+**Invert ports order:** displays port icons in the opposite order from where they are on the hardware.
-This is useful when the sequence of display icons doesn't match the actual locations on the router. (Default: Off).
+This is useful when the order of display icons doesn't match the physical locations on the router. (Default: Off).
 ===== Wireless Band Steering =====
-This feature makes FreshTomato assess on which band a client device should connect, and then "nudges" the client towards that band.
+This feature makes FreshTomato assess on which band a client device should connect, and then "nudges" it towards that band.
 \\
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  \\
-When enabled, these settings are saved to NVRAM, then replicated from the first wireless radio to all other radios:
+When enabled, these settings are saved to NVRAM, then replicated from the first WiFi radio to all other radios:
  \\
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  \\
-**Enable Wireless:** When checked, enables the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface. When unchecked disables that interface. \\ \\
+**Enable Wireless:** enables the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface. When unchecked disables that interface. \\ \\
-**MAC Address:** Displays the MAC address of the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface.
+**MAC Address:** displays the MAC address of the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface.
 Clicking this takes you to the [[:mac_address|MAC Address]] page, to specify a custom address for this interface. \\ \\
-**Wireless Mode:** Here, choose the wireless mode (function) of the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface.  \\   \\
+**Wireless Mode:** here, choose the wireless mode (function) of the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface.  \\   \\
  \\
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 ^   ^  **Table: 2.4 GHZ Interface Wireless Modes**  ^
 |  **Wireless Mode**  |  **Description**  |
-|  \\ Access Point  | \\ The (default) setting, which allows clients to connect to FreshTomato's wireless networks. \\ \\ -  IPv4 & IPv6 communication work for both MIPS and ARM. \\ |
+|  \\ Access Point  | \\ The (default) setting, that allows clients to connect to FreshTomato's WiFi networks. \\ \\ -  IPv4 & IPv6 communication work for both MIPS and ARM. \\ |
-|  \\ Access Point WDS  | \\ Sets the router in "repeater mode", allowing clients to connect via wireless while simultaneously acting as a \\ WDS [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System|Wireless Distribution System]] base station. \\ \\ |
+|  \\ Access Point WDS  | \\ Sets the router in "repeater mode". Clients can connect via WiFi while simultaneously acting as a \\ WDS [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System|Wireless Distribution System]] base station. \\ \\ |
-|  \\ Wireless Client  | \\ The router connects to another router/access point as any other wireless client device would. \\ \\ -  Wireless Client mode works for:\\    MIPS devices (SDK5: RT and RT-N images)\\    ARM devices (SDK6 & SDK7 & SDK714) starting with release 2021.5\\ -  This mode does not work yet on SDK6 MIPS RT-AC builds. \\   (The option will be removed from the GUI starting with Release 2024.3)\\ -  Only one wireless radio can be used in this mode. Other radio modules, (if present), can be used in Access Point mode. \\ -  Disable band steering if using this mode (at least for the initial setup. Advanced users may adjust NVRAM values for band steering).\\ -  The recommended security setup for WiFi connections is WPA2 Personal with AES. \\ -  If no connection is possible using the above, try WPA / WPA2 Personal + AES.\\ -  This is the recommended security setup for MIPS SDK5 (RT and RT-N) wireless client mode). \\ \\ |
+|  \\ Wireless Client  | \\ The router connects to another router/access point as any other WiFi client device would. \\ \\ -  Wireless Client mode works for:\\    MIPS devices (SDK5: RT and RT-N images)\\    ARM devices (SDK6 & SDK7 & SDK714) starting with release 2021.5\\ -  This mode does not work yet on SDK6 MIPS RT-AC builds. \\   (The option will be removed from the GUI starting with Release 2024.3)\\ -  Only one wireless radio can be used in this mode. Other radio modules, (if present), can be used in Access Point mode. \\ -  Disable band steering if using this mode (at least for the initial setup. Advanced users may adjust NVRAM values for band steering).\\ -  The recommended security setup for WiFi connections is WPA2 Personal with AES. \\ -  If no connection is possible using the above, try WPA / WPA2 Personal + AES.\\ -  This is the recommended security setup for MIPS SDK5 (RT and RT-N) wireless client mode). \\ \\ |
 |  \\ Wireless Ethernet Bridge  | \\ Configures FreshTomato to connect to another router. \\ All clients connected to both routers remain in the same subnet. \\ \\ -  Since Wireless Ethernet Bridge 1.19, this mode must have security set to WPA2 to work properly. \\ -  IPv4 communication works for MIPS and ARM builds. \\ -  IPv6 communication will be blocked (Bug within wl driver ==> router may crash; Use Media Bridge Mode for IPv6 support)\\ -  ARM SDK7 not working/possible (Option will be removed from the GUI starting with Release 2024.3)\\ -  ARM SDK6 & SDK714 working correctly\\ -  MIPS SDK5: RT and RT-N working correctly\\ -  MIPS SDK6 RT-AC not working/possible (Option will be removed from the GUI starting with Release 2024.3)\\ -  Do not enable wireless band steering (BSD) while this mode is enabled.\\ \\ Recommendation: Use this interface only to connect to your main AP (no virtual interfaces). Other radio modules present can be used, for example, in A/P mode.\\ \\ |
-|  \\ Media Bridge Mode  | \\ Configures FreshTomato to connect to another router/access point. \\\\ All clients connected to both routers remain in the same subnet.  \\ \\ -  Support for this mode is available starting with release 2021.6 .\\ -  This mode is similar to Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode for SDK6 and up (only for MIPS RT-AC images and all ARM images). \\ -  Recommendations: Use Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode for MIPS RT and RT-N builds (like the RT-N16, E4200v1).\\ -  This Mode is not supported in SDK5 (RT / RT-N) builds.\\ -  ARM SDK6 & SDK7 & SDK714 working correctly\\ -  MIPS SDK6 RT-AC working correctly\\ -  Both IPv4 and IPv6 communication function well.  You don't need to enable IPv6 via the web interface. IPv6 traffic will work. \\ -  Do not enable wireless band steering (BSD) if this mode is enabled.\\  \\ Reccomendation: use this interface only to connect to your main A/P (not to virtual interfaces). Other present radio modules can be used, for example, in A/P mode.\\ \\ |
+|  \\ Media Bridge Mode  | \\ Configures FreshTomato to connect to another router/access point. \\\\ All clients connected to both routers remain in the same subnet.  \\ \\ -  Support for this mode is available starting with release 2021.6 .\\ -  This mode is similar to Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode for SDK6 and up (only for MIPS RT-AC images and all ARM images). \\ -  Recommendations: Use Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode for MIPS RT and RT-N builds (like the RT-N16, E4200v1).\\ -  This Mode is not supported in SDK5 (RT / RT-N) builds.\\ -  ARM SDK6 & SDK7 & SDK714 working correctly\\ -  MIPS SDK6 RT-AC working correctly\\ -  Both IPv4 and IPv6 communication function well.  You don't need to enable IPv6 via the web interface. IPv6 traffic will work. \\ -  Do not enable wireless band steering (BSD) if this mode is enabled.\\  \\ Recommendation: use this interface only to connect to your main A/P (not to virtual interfaces). Other present radio modules can be used, for example, in A/P mode.\\ \\ |
 |  \\ WDS  | \\ Serve as a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System|Wireless Distribution System (WDS)]] base station only. \\ \\ |
 | //Table derived from (Creative Commons) Wikibooks - “Tomato Firmware/Menu Reference” Wireless Mode Selections//  ||
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 \\  \\
-**Wireless Network Mode: **select which 802.11 WiFi protocols to make available to clients.
+**Wireless Network Mode: **selects which 802.11 WiFi protocols to make available to clients.
 The network modes available here will depend on your hardware.
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  \\
-**SSID:**  the network name (Service Set IDentifier) for the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface.
+**SSID:** the network name (Service Set IDentifier) for the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface.
-For security, don't include personal identity, address, location, or equipment type. Single dictionary words are also very poor for security.
+For security, don't include personal identity/address/location/equipment type. Single dictionary words are also poor for security.
 (Default: FreshTomatoXX, where “XX” is the two band numbers.)  On a 2.4 GHz network, the default SSID is: “FreshTomato24”. \\ \\
-**Broadcast:  **enables SSID broadcasting.
+**Broadcast: **enables SSID broadcasting.
 This “announces” the SSID, so it's easy to find and connect to.
-SSIDs are easily sniffed with common software. Contrary to some claims, disabling Broadcast provides little security increase.\\ \\
+Common software can easily sniff SSIDs. Contrary to claims, disabling Broadcast provides little security increase.\\ \\
-**Channel:  **the channel on which the 2.4 GHz interface operates.
+**Channel: **the channel on which the 2.4 GHz interface operates.
 Generally, choose a different channel than your neighbours'. (Default: Auto).
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  \\
-  * Auto* - This default is generally safe unless there's too much interference from \\ other, nearby equipment. \\ FreshTomato chooses/uses the channel it senses has the least interference.
+  * Auto* - this default is generally safe unless there's too much  \\ interference from other, nearby equipment. \\ FreshTomato uses the channel it senses has the least interference.
   * Channel - lets you manually choose available channels on the band. \\ Unavailable channels won't appear. \\ \\
-**Channel Width:**  lets you choose the (frequency) width of the channel.
+**Channel Width:** lets you choose the (frequency) width of the channel.
  \\
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 .11n can use 40 MHz channel width, but to maintain legacy compatibility, it uses one main 20 MHz channel plus a free adjacent channel 20 MHz above or below the main channel. \\ \\
-**Control Sideband:**  lets you choose whether the extra sideband channel used is above (Upper) or below (Lower) the main channel used.
+**Control Sideband:** lets you choose whether the sideband channel used is above (Upper) or below (Lower) the main channel.
 (Default: Upper). This is only available If 20 or 40 Channel Width is selected.
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   * Lower\\ \\
-**Security**: Here, choose the security protocol used on the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface.
+**Security**: here, choose the security protocol used on the 2.4 GHz WiFi interface.
  \\
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 **SSID:**  the network name of the 5 GHz WiFi.
-For security, don't include personal words/phrases indicating youir name, identity, address, location, or equipment type. Single dictionary words also make for very poor security.\\ \\ (Default: FreshTomatoXX, where “XX” is the digits in the band.) On a 5 GHz network, the default SSID is “FreshTomato50”. \\ \\
+For security, don't include personal words/phrases indicating your name, identity, address, location, or equipment type. Single dictionary words also make for very poor security.\\ \\ (Default: FreshTomatoXX, where “XX” is the digits in the band.) On a 5 GHz network, the default SSID is “FreshTomato50”. \\ \\
 **Broadcast: **enables SSID broadcasting.

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