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Ethernet network bonding
The Connect EZ device supports bonding mode for the Ethernet network. This allows you to configure
the device so that Ethernet ports share one IP address. When both ports are being used, they act as
one Ethernet network port.
Required configuration items
Enable Ethernet bonding.
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The mode, either:
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Active-backup. Provides fault tolerance.
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Round-robin. Provides load balancing as well as fault tolerance.
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The Ethernet devices in the bonded pool.
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WebUI
1. Log into the Connect EZ WebUI as a user with full Admin access rights.
2. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.
The Configuration window is displayed.
3. Click Network > Ethernet bonding.
4. For Add Bond device, click
The bond device is enabled by default. To disable, click to toggle off Enable.
5. For Mode, selected either:
Active-backup: Transmits data on only one of the bonded devices at a time. When the
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active device fails, the next available device in the list is chosen. This mode provides for
fault tolerance.
Round-robin: Alternates between bonded devices to provide load balancing as well as
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fault tolerance.
6. Click to expand Devices.
Digi Connect EZ 4/4i User Guide
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