Advantech EKI-7428G Series, User Manual

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4.5.3 Link Aggregation
Link Aggregation is a method for combining multiple network connections in parallel in order
to increase throughput beyond the capability of a single connection, and to provide
redundancy in case one of the links should fail.
Load Balance
The Load Balancing page allows you to select between a MAC Address or IP/MAC Address
algorithm for the even distribution of IP traffic across two or more links.
To access this page, click L2 Switching > Link Aggregation > Load Balance .
Figure 4-17. L2 Switching > Link Aggregation > Load Balance
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
The ensuing table for Load Balance Information settings are informational only: Load
Balance Algorithm.
Table 4-15. L2 Switching > Link Aggregation > Load Balance
Item Description
Load Balance
Algorithm Select the radio button to select the Load Balance Setting: MAC Address or
IP/MAC Address.
Apply Click Apply to save the values and update the screen.