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4. Click OK to create bond.
8.2.5 Advanced Parameters
Purpose:
You can configure DNS server, bond mode, and network work speed parameters.
8.2.5.1 DNS Server
Purpose:
You are required to add DNS server IP address if you need to access external network.
Steps:
1. Go to System > Network.
2. Click Modify of Preferred DNS Server.
3. Enter IP address in text field.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
DNS Server
8.2.5.2 Bind Mode
Purpose:
The selection of bond mode is related to actual application and network situation. Up to seven types of bond modes
are provided. For details, refer to Table 8. 2 Bonding Mode Description.
Steps:
1. Go to System > Network.
2. Click Modify of NIC Binding Mode.
3. Select bond mode in dropdown list. Up to 7 bond modes are selectable.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
NIC Binding Mode
Table 8. 2 Bonding Mode Description
Definition:
All data network interfaces sends and receives data in turn.
When using the mode, it is recommended to apply protocols except TCP/IP.
Advantage:
Load balance.
All data network interfaces are fully used.
There is no requirement about hardware like network switch.
Disadvantage: