Routing
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
IX14 User Guide
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WAN interfaces to be monitored by using VRRP+.
Note
SureLink is enabled by default on all WAN interfaces, and should not be disabled on
the WAN interfaces that are being monitored by VRRP+.
If multiple WAN interfaces are being monitored on the same device, the VRRP priority will
be adjusted only if all WAN interfaces fail SureLink tests.
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The amount that the VRRP priority will be modified when SureLink determines that the
VRRP interface is not functioning correctly.
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Configure the VRRP interface's DHCP server to use a custom gateway that corresponds to
one of the VRRP virtual IP addresses.
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Backup devices only:
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Enable and configure SureLink on the VRRP interface.
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Set the IP gateway to the IP address of the VRRP interface on the master device.
Additional configuration items
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For backup VRRP devices, enable the ability to monitor the VRRP master, so that a backup
device can increase its priority when the master device fails SureLink tests.
WebUI
1. Log into the IX14 WebUI as a user with full Admin access rights.
2. On the menu, click
System
. Under
Configuration
, click
Device Configuration
.
The
Configuration
window is displayed.
3. Click
Network
>
VRRP
.
4. Create a new VRRP instance, or click to expand an existing VRRP instance.
See
for information about creating a new VRRP instance.