Ultra 2 Fail Over Plan
There is a way to keep the backup router directly online while also being the Ultra’s failover device. The key is to ensure both routers have separate internet access and the Ultra can fail over to the backup router automatically. Here’s how I propose:
Dual Router Setup: Keeping Backup Online & Ultra as Primary
💡 Goal:
• Primary Router (Ultra) handles main traffic.
• Backup Router stays online for direct use and as failover.
• Failover works automatically when the Ultra goes down.Revised Wiring Plan:
| Device | Port Used | Connected To | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre Router | LAN Port 1 | Ultra’s WAN Port | Ultra gets internet from Fibre |
| Fibre Router | LAN Port 2 | Backup Router’s WAN Port | Backup Router gets direct internet |
| Ultra | LAN Port 1-2 | Switch | Main LAN Network |
| Backup Router | LAN Port 1 | Ultra’s WAN2 (Failover) | Ultra uses Backup Router if Fibre fails |
Network Settings:
• Ultra: Uses Fibre as primary WAN, Backup Router as WAN failover.
• Backup Router: Remains online, providing a separate Wi-Fi & Ethernet network.
• LAN Devices: Stay connected to Ultra unless switched to Backup Router manually.Failover Behaviour
• Normal Mode: Ultra gets internet from Fibre Router, Backup Router stays separate.
• Fibre Fails: Ultra automatically switches to Backup Router’s internet.
• Ultra Fails: LAN devices can manually switch to Backup Router’s Wi-Fi or LAN.Steps to Fix Ultra & Keep Backup Online
Step 1: Restore Ultra Connectivity
1. Connect Ultra’s WAN to Fibre Router.
2. Connect Ultra’s LAN back to Switch.
3. Check Ultra’s IP in the Backup Router’s DHCP list.
4. Access Ultra’s Web UI or SSH & verify it’s online.Step 2: Restore Jump Box
1. Revert Ethernet settings to “Obtain IP automatically.”
2. Verify connection through Ultra’s network.
3. Confirm remote access to Ultra works.Step 3: Configure Ultra for Failover
1. Login to Ultra → Set Backup Router as WAN2 Failover.
2. Ensure Failover Policy is enabled in Ultra settings.
3. Test failover by disconnecting Ultra’s primary WAN (Fibre).
4. Ensure it switches to the Backup Router automatically.Key Benefits
✅ Ultra is the primary router but fails over to Backup Router automatically.
✅ Backup Router remains online, 5G accessible separately.
✅ No more rewiring needed in the future.
✅ Jump Box stays connected via LAN unless Ultra fails.
Final Checkpoints
✅ Ultra online & primary for LAN devices.
✅ Backup Router remains online & can be accessed independently.
✅ Failover from Ultra to Backup Router works.
✅ Jump Box Ethernet reset to DHCP & working.