User Manual

To create a bonded adapter:
1. Log in to your ReadyNAS.
2. Select Network > Links.
The page updates showing the Ethernet interfaces.
3. Click the gear icon next to the Ethernet interface you want to bond.
4. Click the New Bond button in the pop-up menu.
A pop-up window opens.
The options displayed depend on the teaming mode that is selected.
5. In the Bond with menu, select another available Ethernet interface to include in the bonded adapter.
6. In the Teaming Mode menu, select a teaming mode.
For more information about teaming modes, see Teaming Modes on page 171.
7. (For IEEE 802.3ad LACP and XOR only) Select the radio button next to the hash type option that you
want to use.
For more information about hash types, see Hash Types on page 172.
8. (For Active Backup only) In the Primary Device menu, select the Ethernet interface that is active by
default.
Other Ethernet interfaces in the bond become active if and only if the active interface fails.
9. Click the Create button.
System Settings
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ReadyNAS OS 6.9.3