User guide

Configuring WAN Load Balancing
Chapter 5: Configuring the Internet Connection 193
ensure full utilization of both Internet connections, the ratio between the connections' load
balancing weights should reflect the ratio between the connections' bandwidths.
Note: To ensure continuous Internet connectivity, if one of the Internet connections
fails, all traffic will be routed to the other connection.
To configure WAN load balancing
1. Configure the desired load balancing weight for both the primary and
secondary Internet connections.
For further information, see the Load Balancing Weight field in Using Internet Setup
on page 141.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.
3. In the WAN Load Balancing area, drag the load balancing lever to On.
WAN load balancing is enabled. Traffic will be distributed automatically across the
defined Internet connections, according to the configured load balancing weights.
Note: You can view the effect of WAN load balancing in the Traffic Monitor.