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) Broadband modems. This gives twice the bandwidth of a single modem.
Flexible configuration allows each port to use a different type of modem and connection method. Also, you can determine how the Internet traffic is shared between the 2 modems.
•Supports all common Connection Methods
All popular DSL and Cable Modems and connection methods are supported, including Fixed IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, and PPTP.
•PPPoE Session Management
Multiple PPPoE sessions are supported and you can choose to “map” sessions to individual PCs if desired.
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