Barracuda Networks Link Balance Quick Start Manual
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Barracuda Link BalancerBarracuda Link Balancer - Quick Start GuideThe Barracuda Link Balancer routes and manages traffic across multiple Internetconnections. It optimizes the use of multiple Internet links, such as T1s, T3s, DSL andcable connections from one or more Internet service providers. The Barracuda LinkBalancer:• aggregates Internet connection links• provides automated failover in case of link failure• manages bandwidth• performs Quality of Service (QoS) for Internet applications• includes DHCP server and DNS caching server• acts as a traditional firewallThis guide describes how to deploy the Barracuda Link Balancer as the default gatewayfor your network. In this configuration, the Barracuda Link Balancer sits between theInternet and your switch, acting as both firewall and router, and replacing your existingfirewall or router. Other deployment configurations are described in the Barracuda LinkBalancer Administrator’s Guide.The instructions given here provide a method to configure the Barracuda Link Balancercompletely before connecting it to the Internet. We recommend reading these steps fullybefore starting the setup.Getting StartedTo set up your Barracuda Link Balancer, you need the following:• Barracuda Link Balancer, AC Power Cord (included)• Ethernet Cables• VGA Monitor• PS2 Keyboard• Computer with Web browser attached to your networkIf you already have a firewall, retrieve the settings so that they can be configuredin the Barracuda Link Balancer. Record the IP Address and type of link for eachInternet connection.Physically Connect to the Barracuda Link BalancerTo perform initial configuration of the Barracuda Link Balancer:1. Connect a standard VGA Monitor, PS2 Keyboard, and AC power cord to theunit.2. Press the blue Power button on the front panel to turn the unit on.Configure with Temporary LAN IP Address and Network SettingsIf you have a monitor connected, the Barracuda Link Balancer will display theBoot Menu initially, and the Administrative Console login prompt once fullybooted. To begin the configuration:1. Login to the Administrative Console using the admin login:• Login: admin• Password: admin2. Configure the LAN adapter so that the Barracuda Link Balancer can beaccessed from the computer you will use to configure it. Enter the IPAddress, Netmask, Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server asappropriate for your local area network.3. Save your changes and exit.4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port on the back panelof the Barracuda Link Balancer.Login to the Barracuda Link Balancer Web InterfaceUsing a computer that is connected to the same subnet as the Barracuda LinkBalancer’s LAN adapter, follow these steps:1. In your Web browser’s address bar, enter http:// followed by the BarracudaLink Balancer’s LAN IP address, followed by the default Web InterfaceHTTP port (:8000). For example, if you configured the Barracuda LinkBalancer with a LAN IP address of 192.168.200.200, you would type:http://192.168.200.200:80002. Login to the Barracuda Link Balancer Web interface as the administrator.Username: admin Password: admin |
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