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Peplink Balance Series

· demo_server_1: 10

· demo_server_2: 5

The total weight is 15 = (10 + 5)

Matching traffic distributed to demo_server_1:67% = (10 / 15) x 100%

Matching traffic distributed to demo_server_2:33% = (5 / 15) x 100%

15.3.2 UPNP / NAT-PMP SETTINGS

UPnP and NAT-PMP are network protocols which allow a computer connected tothe LAN port to

automatically configure the router to allow parties on the WAN port to connect to itself. That way, the

process of inbound port forwarding becomes automated.

When a computer creates a rule using these protocols, the specified TCP/UDP port of all WAN

connections' default IP address will be forwarded.

Check the corresponding box(es) to enable UPnP and/or NAT-PMP. Enable these features only if you

trust the computers connected tothe LAN ports.

When the options are enabled, a table listing all the forwarded ports under these two protocols can be

found at Status > UPnP / NAT-PMP.

15.3.3 Definition of DNS Records

(Available on Peplink Balance 210+)

The built-in DNS Server functionality of the Peplink Balance facilitates inbound load balancing. With this

functionality, NS/SOA DNS records for a domain name can be delegated to the Internet IP address(es) of

the Peplink Balance. Upon receiving a DNS query, the Peplink Balance can return(as an “A” record) the

IP address for the domain name on the most appropriate healthy WAN connection.It can also actas a

generic DNS server for hosting “A”, “CNAME”, “MX”, “TXT” and “NS” records.

For example:

(This example is for illustration only; the actual resolution that takes place in implementation will likely be

different.)

The DNS resolution of the domain namewww.mycompany.comis delegated to the WAN2 Internet IP

addresses of the Peplink Balance.

Upon receiving the DNS query, the Peplink Balance returns (as an “A” record) theIP address for

www.mycompany.com on WAN1 because WAN1 is the most appropriatehealthy link.

The settings for definingthe DNS records to be hosted by the Peplink Balance are located at:Network>

Inbound Access > DNS Settings