Digi Connect IT 4 User Manual

Services Ethernet network bonding
Digi Connect IT® 4 User Guide
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Ethernet network bonding
The Connect IT 4 device supports bonding mode for the Ethernet network. This allows you to
configure the device so that Ethernet ports share one IP address. When both ports are being used,
they act as one Ethernet network port.
Required configuration items
n Enable Ethernet bonding.
n The mode, either:
l Active-backup. Provides fault tolerance.
l Round-robin. Provides load balancing as well as fault tolerance.
n The Ethernet devices in the bonded pool.
n Create a new network interface for the bonded Ethernet devices, and disable the any
interfaces associated with those Ethernet devices..
Web
1. Log into Digi Remote Manager, or log into the local Web UI as a user with full Admin access
rights.
2. Access the device configuration:
Remote Manager:
a. Locate your device as described in Use Digi Remote Manager to view and manage your
device.
b. Click the Device ID.
c. Click Settings.
d. Click to expand Config.
Local Web UI:
a. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.
The Configuration window is displayed.
3. Click Network > Ethernet bonding.

Digi Connect IT 4 Specifications

General

Brand	Digi
Model	Connect IT 4
Category	Network Router
Language	English