HotBrick LB-2 manual Other Features, Port Switching Hub

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Other Features

•4-Port Switching Hub

The Load Balancer LB-2 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 LB-2 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.

•ARP proxy

The ARP proxy feature allows you to assign an external (Internet) IP address to the Load Balancer's LB-2 LAN port. This allows Servers on your LAN to have external (Internet) IP addresses.

•Easy Setup

Use your favorite WEB browser for configuration.

•Remote Management

The Load Balancer LB-2 can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.

•Password - protected Configuration

Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

•HTTP Firmware Upgrade and backup

The web management feature allows you to use HTTP upgrade new firmware and backup system configuration from local or even from remote site. As long as you enable “Remote upgrade” and “Remote web-based setup” from Advanced feature web page.

•Email Alert

It will send a warning email to the system administrator, if one of the WAN ports was disconnected when both WAN ports are enabled.

•Syslog

It can generate real time system information on the web page or a particular machine. It is useful to monitor the device.

•QoS Configuration.

This function will make some specified packets with higher priority for pass-through. Especially you use real-time applications like Internet phone, video conference, etc.

•UPnP

To “Enable” UpnP (Universal Plug & Play), the load balancer will become one of the network devices. It is useful to discovery and control network devices, such as Internet gateway.

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