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Load Balancing
Router
User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 1 Internet Features ............................................................................................................................ 1 Other Features ................................................................................................................................ 3 Package Contents .....................
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9: OPERATION AND STATUS........................................................................................................... 63 Operation....................................................................................................................................... 63 System Status............................................................................................................................... 63 WAN Status .........................................................
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1: Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Load Balancer. The Load Balancer provides Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. Figure 1-1: Load Balancer Internet Features • Shared Broadband Internet Access All LAN users can access the Internet through the Load Balancer, by sharing one (1) or two (2) Broadband modems and connections. • High-Performance Dual Modem Support The Load Balancer has two (2) WAN ports, allowing connection of two (2) Broadba
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• Multiple IP Address Support If your ISP allocates you multiple IP addresses, these are also supported and you can “map” IP addresses to individual PCs if desired. • Special Applications This feature allows you to use some non-standard applications, where the port number used for the response is different to the port number used by the sender. • Virtual Servers This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. For standard servers such as Web, FTP or E-Mail
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Other Features • 4-Port Switching Hub The Load Balancer incorporates a 4-port 10 /100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN. • DHCP Server Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Load Balancer can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN. • Multi Segment LAN Support LANs containing one or more segments are supported, via The Load Balancer's built-in static routing table.
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Package Contents The following items should be included: • The Load Balancer Unit • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front Panel Operation of the Front Panel LEDs is as follows: LAN LINK/ACT ON – Physical connection or data in/out. OFF – No physical connection. 10M/100M ON – The corresponding LAN port is using 100BaseT
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Also, some Status and Error conditions are indicated by combinations of LEDs, as shown below LED Action Condition WAN1 LINK/ACT & 10M/100M LEDs flash alternatively. Firmware Download in progress. WAN1 LINK/ACT & 10M/100M LEDs flash concurrently. MAC address not assigned. WAN1 LINK/ACT & 10M/100M LEDs solid On SDRAM error WAN2 LINK/ACT & 10M/100M LEDs solid On Timer/Interrupt error LAN1 LINK/ACT & 10M/100M LEDs solid On LAN/WAN error Page 5
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Rear Panel Figure 1-2: Rear Panel DC 5V Connect the supplied power adapter here. nd WAN 2 Connect the 2 Broadband Modem here, if available. Reset Button When pressed and released, The Load Balancer will reboot (restart) within 1 second. It resets to default over 3 seconds. LAN Ports Connect the PCs to these ports. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. Note: Any port will automatically operate as an "Uplink" port if required. Just use a normal LAN cable t
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Figure 1-3: Windows TFTP utility • Enter the name of the firmware upgrade file on your PC, or click the "Browse" button to locate the file. • Enter the LAN IP address of The Load Balancer in the "Server IP" field. • Click "Download" to send the file to The Load Balancer. 3. When downloading is finished. It should then work normally, using the default settings. Note: The supplied Windows TFTP utility also allows you to perform three (3) other operations: • Save the current configurati
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2: Basic Setup Overview Basic Setup of your Load Balancer involves the following steps: 1. Attach The Load Balancer to one (1) PC, and configure it for your LAN. 2. Install your Load Balancer in your LAN, and connect the Broadband Modem or Modems. 3. Configure your Load Balancer for Internet Access. 4. Configure PCs on your LAN to use The Load Balancer. Requirements • One (1) or two (2) DSL or Cable modems, each with an Internet Access account with an ISP. • Network cables. Use standa
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• You can and should set a password, using the following Admin Password screen. No Response ? • Is your PC using a Fixed IP address ? If so, you must configure your PC to use an IP address within the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0. See Appendix B – Windows TCP/IP Setup for details. • Check that The Load Balancer is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. 8. After the login, you will then see the Admin Password scree
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9. Select LAN & DHCP from the menu. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 2-3: LAN & DHCP 10. Ensure these settings are suitable for your LAN: • The default settings are suitable for many situations. • See the following table for details of each setting. 11. Save your data, then go to Step 2, Installing The Load Balancer in your LAN. Settings – LAN & DHCP IP Address IP address for The Load Balancer, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the a
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• DHCP Server Setup - If you are already using a DHCP Server, the DHCP Server setting must be Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be set to provide the IP address of The Load Balancer as the Default Gateway. • Client Lease Time – It is a finite period of time for a DHCP server lease an IP address to a client.. • Client Default DNS – An IP address of the default DNS server for the client requesting DHCP service. DHCP IP Address • Offered Range fields set the values used by the
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2. Installing The Load Balancer in your LAN Figure 2-4: Installation Diagram 1. Ensure The Load Balancer and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. Leave the modem or modems connected to their data line. 2. Connect the Broadband modem or modems to The Load Balancer. • If using only one (1) Broadband modem, connect it to the "WAN 1" port. • Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 3. Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to th
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• For each PC connected to the LAN ports, the corresponding LAN LED (either 10 or 100) should be ON. 3. Configuring The Load Balancer for Internet Access Select Primary Setup from the menu, to see a screen like the example below. • Configure WAN 1 and/or WAN 2 as required. • For any of the following situations, refer to Chapter 3: Advanced Port Setup for any further configuration, which may be required. • Using both ports • Multiple IP addresses on either port • Multiple PPPoE sessi
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Settings – Primary Setup Connection Select the appropriate setting: Mode • Enable – Select this if you have connected a broadband modem to this port. • Disable – Select this if there is no broadband modem connected to this port. • Backup – Use this if you have a broadband modem on each port, and wish to normally use only one. Select Enable for the primary port, and Backup for the secondary port. The Backup port will only be used if the primary port fails. Connection Check the data s
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Optional • Host name – This is required by some ISPs. If your ISP provided a Host Name, enter it here. Otherwise, you can use the default value. • Domain name – This is required by some ISPs. If your ISP provided a Domain Name, enter it here. Otherwise, you can use the default value. • MAC address – Some ISP's record your MAC address (also called "Physical address" or "Network Adapter address"). If so, you can enter the MAC address expected by your ISP in this field. Otherwise, this shou
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4: Configure PCs on your LAN Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration TCP/IP Settings If using the default Load Balancer settings, and the default Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made. Just start (or restart) your PC. • By default, The Load Balancer will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots
