Network Setup > Load Balancing - Multitech RouteFinder RF850 User Manual

Network Setup > Load Balancing
Load Balancing distributes LAN-to-LAN traffic over two or more WAN links. This allows for the amount of traffic
on each line to be based on a specified weighed value so that communication can be made faster and more
reliable.
Important Note: If you check Enable Load Balancing, the following message displays:
Enabling Load Balancing will delete the spooling rules between WAN and DMZ.
Load Balancing Over Multiple Links
Enable Load Balancing
Check the box and click Save to enable load balancing.
Add WANLINK1 (eth1) & Add WANLINK2 (eth2)
IP Address
Enter the IP address of WANLINK1 and WANLINK2. The IP addresses can be assigned in four
ways:
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Important Notes about IP Addresses
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Static assignment
PPPoE
DHCP client
PPP dial backup link
The same IP address cannot be entered for two different interfaces
Assigning of the IP address through PPP dial backup is applicable only for WANLink1
(eth1).
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