Virtual WAN FAQ

Lacking WAN inputs? The Firmware 8.3.0 offers default Virtual WAN support for applicable devices so you can create a virtual WAN on a particular VLAN and continue to enjoy SpeedFusion.

Looking for more WANs?

Use the Virtual WAN Activation License for up to 3 additional virtual WAN inputs, giving your devices more flexibility.

What is the Virtual WAN Activation License?

The Virtual WAN Activation License allows you to create 1 x virtual WAN on a particular VLAN, on either WAN or LAN interface. This means that you can create a virtual WAN on VLAN for a WAN port, or a virtual WAN on VLAN for a LAN port.

Is this the same as WAN as LAN?

No, the Virtual WAN Activation License is not the same as WAN as LAN. WAN as LAN allows users to use a physical WAN port of a device as a LAN port. With a virtual WAN, users are not limited to the physical WAN ports of devices.
However, having a virtual WAN on LAN is limited by the LAN interface bus. This means that the bandwidth range of your virtual WAN is within that of the LAN. For example, if your device’s LAN bus is 1Gbps, the bandwidth of a virtual WAN on LAN is capped at 1Gbps.

Is this the same as a WAN Port Activation License, such as BPL-210-LC-WAN or the Failover License, such as MAX-BR1-MINI-LC-FC?

No, the WAN Port Activation License enables the use of a third existing physical WAN port on the device. This means that the access of WAN is limited to the number of physical WAN ports on a device, while the Virtual WAN Activation License allows users to create a virtual WAN using any of a device’s WAN or LAN ports. Similarly, the Failover License MAX-BR1-MINI-LC-FC only enables Wi-Fi WAN or the use of the device’s LAN port for Ethernet WAN.

Do I need to purchase a Virtual WAN license for a device while it’s on PrimeCare?

No, if a device is on PrimeCare, one Virtual WAN on VLAN license will be included. As long as the device remains in PrimeCare, Virtual VLAN WAN functionality will remain. The free Virtual WAN is only applicable for users without any purchased Virtual WAN licenses.

What if I need more Virtual WAN on the PrimeCare devices? What options are available?

PrimeCare devices have the capability to use a maximum of 3 Virtual WANs. To enable the functionality, you can purchase additional licenses via our online store.

|Product Description|Product SKU||
| — | — |
|Activate 1x Virtual WAN on Prime Care device|LIC-VWAN|
|Activate 2x Virtual WAN on Prime Care device|LIC-2VWAN|
|Activate 3x Virtual WAN on Prime Care device|LIC-3VWAN|

For example, if you want to have two Virtual WANs on your device, you’ll need to purchase the license of LIC-VWAN or LIC-2VWAN, depending on the status of the PrimeCare subscription.
With an active PrimeCare subscription, purchasing LIC-VWAN will add one extra Virtual WAN to the virtual WAN that comes free with PrimeCare, allowing you to have 2 virtual WANs.
Without an active PrimeCare subscription, you will need to purchase LIC-2VWAN to have 2 Virtual WANs.

Which Peplink models can I use this license with?

The Virtual WAN Activation License can only be used with all PrimeCare models (except for UBR LTE and Transit Mini) and some selected models.

Is it ready for use now?

The Virtual WAN Activation License will be ready for use with devices running Firmware 8.3.0. If you would like to purchase and use this license now, a special firmware is required and can be downloaded here.
We’re also glad to discuss the WAN plan with you, such as IP forwarding or PPPoE on the Virtual WAN.

Where can I find this license?

If you are a Peplink partner, you can purchase this license through our online store. After entering your compatible device’s serial number, custom options will be listed on the bottom of the page.

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How do I use the Virtual WAN Activation License?

The following is a step-by-step guide to activate your Virtual WAN Activation License.

Step 1: Access the Web Admin of your device. Navigate to the “System” tab and then “Feature Add-ons”. Copy and paste the license key onto this section, then click “Activate”. For the license key to take effect, reboot your device.

Step 2: Once the router boots up, you will see virtual WAN interfaces listed under the “Network” tab.

Step 3: Choose between 2 ways to configure the virtual WAN, either:
a. Bind the virtual WAN interfaces to the physical WAN port or (follow Step 4);
b. Bind the virtual WAN interfaces to the physical LAN port (skip to Step 5)

Step 4: The following steps will show how to configure the virtual WAN by binding the virtual WAN interfaces to the physical WAN port.
a. The diagram below is a sample network diagram.

b. The WAN cable from ISP 1 will be connected to VLAN 10 inside the switch.
c. The WAN cable from ISP 2 will be connected to VLAN 20 inside the switch.
d. Configure a trunk link at the switch that will carry both VLAN 10 and VLAN 20.
e. Connect the trunk link to the WAN port of the Balance 20X.
f. Go to the “VLAN WAN 1” configuration page and select “WAN” as the Uplink Interface. Input the correct VLAN ID, which in this case is “10”.

g. Repeat (f) with the “VLAN WAN 2” configuration page, but input “20” as the VLAN ID.

h. Click “Save and Apply”.
i. Once you return to the dashboard, you should see the image below.

Step 5: The following steps will show how to configure the virtual WAN by binding the virtual WAN interfaces to the physical LAN port.
a. The diagram below is a sample network diagram.

b. The WAN cable from ISP 1 will be connected to VLAN 10 inside the switch.
c. The WAN cable from ISP 2 will be connected to VLAN 20 inside the switch,
d. Configure a trunk link at the switch that will carry both VLAN 10 and VLAN 20.
e. Connect the trunk link to the LAN port of the Balance 20X.
f. Go to the “VLAN WAN 1” configuration page and select “LAN” as the Uplink Interface. Input the correct VLAN ID, which in this case is “10”.

g. Repeat (f) with the “VLAN WAN 2” configuration page, but input “20” as the VLAN ID.

h. Click “Save and Apply”.
i. Once you return to the dashboard, you should see the image below.

Step 5 Alternative: It is also possible to configure an extra Virtual WAN on LAN without using an extra L2 Switch. To do this with the Balance 20X’s Port-Based VLAN, continue with the following steps.

a. Open the WAN Connection Settings and select the Virtual WAN settings (VLAN 5) accordingly as shown below.

b. When VLAN 5 is configured as the Virtual WAN, VLAN 5 will be reserved.

c. Configure LAN Port 2 as the “Access Port” for the reserved VLAN 5. You will then be able to directly connect the Internet Modem/Router (Access/Untagged Port) to Port 2.

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