Create, reorder, and troubleshoot WAN Failover configurations for reliable multi-link setups.
This page details advanced management of WAN Failover, including manual failover, reordering interfaces, and fine-tuning routing distances.
If you haven’t already created a WAN Failover configuration, see WAN Failover.
If you ever want to manually initiate failover:
Brief downtime may occur as the router switches from one interface to another.
Routing Distance determines which default route the router prefers.
Log into Your Router
Use Transient Access or WinBox to open a session.
If you haven’t already used Transient Access, see Transient Access.
View IP Routes
Go to IP → Routes in WinBox or run ip route print
in CLI.
Modify Distance
Double-click on a default route (0.0.0.0/0
) and adjust its distance value. Lower distance = higher priority.
Do not change internet links to a 0 distance value, as this will have undesired consequences.
Depending on the Internet medium used, as well as the uplink connection (DHCP, PPPoE, Static, etc.) you may not have the option to change the routing distance here, and you will need to change the routing distance on the interface itself.
Apply
Save changes. Routes instantly update with the new priorities.
Open WAN Failover
In Altostrat, select your site and go to the WAN Failover tab.
Deactivate
Click Deactivate or Remove. Confirm if prompted. The router reverts to single-WAN or default routing.
All interface configurations for WAN Failover will be cleared once you remove this service.
Use these tips and the info above to manage WAN Failover smoothly and maintain high availability across multiple internet links.