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User Manual
For Model 20/30/210/310/305/380/580/710/1350/2500
Peplink Balance Firmware 5.4
December 2013
Copyright & TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright © 2013Peplink International Ltd. All
Rights Reserved. Peplink and the Peplink logo are trademarks of Peplink International Ltd. Other brands or products mentioned
may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Peplink Balance Multi
-WAN Bonding Routers

Table of Contents

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peplink 310 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Load BalancingYes
VPN SupportYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)No
LAN Ports4
Power Input12V DC
Cellular ConnectivityOptional
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C

Summary

1 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

2 GLOSSARY

3 PRODUCT COMPARISON CHART

4 PRODUCT FEATURES

4.1 Supported Network Features

Details WAN, LAN, VPN, and inbound traffic management features.

4.2 Other Supported Features

Covers additional features like web admin, remote access, reporting, and system utilities.

5 PACKAGE CONTENTS

5.1 Peplink Balance 20 / 30

Details the contents included in the package for specific models.

5.2 Peplink Balance 210 / 310

Details the contents included in the package for specific models.

5.3 Peplink Balance305 / 380 / 580 / 710 / 1350 / 2500

Details the contents included in the package for specific models.

6 PEPLINK BALANCE OVERVIEW

Hardware Overview and Indicators

Details the front and rear panel appearances, LED indicators, and unit base for various models.

7 INSTALLATION

7.1 Preparation

Lists necessary items and requirements before installing the Peplink Balance unit.

7.2 Constructing the Network

Outlines the steps for connecting computers and modems to the Peplink Balance.

7.3 Configuring the Network Environment

Guides on configuring LAN and WAN settings for proper network operation.

8 BASIC CONFIGURATION

8.1 Connecting to Web Admin Interface

Explains how to access and log in to the device's web administration interface.

8.2 Configuration with Setup Wizard

Guides users through the step-by-step WAN connection setup process using the wizard.

9 CONFIGURATION OF LAN INTERFACE

10 DROP-IN MODE

11 CONFIGURATION OF WAN INTERFACE(S)

11.1 Connection Method(s)

Describes the four possible WAN connection methods: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, and Mobile Internet.

11.2 Physical Interface Settings

Covers configuration of port speed, duplex, MTU, MAC address, and VLAN settings.

11.3 WAN Health Check

Explains how to configure health checks for WAN connections to ensure traffic routing to healthy links.

12 BANDWIDTH BONDING SPEEDFUSIONTM

12.1 SpeedFusionTMSettings

Details how to set up SpeedFusionTM connections, including profiles, remote peers, and link failure detection.

13 IPSEC VPN

13.1 IPsec VPN Settings

Details how to configure IPsec VPN profiles, including NAT-traversal, encryption, and peer settings.

14 MANAGEMENT OF OUTBOUND TRAFFIC TO WAN

14.1 Outbound Policy

Describes policy options for outbound traffic: High, Normal, and Custom compatibility.

14.2 Custom Rules for Outbound Policy

Guides on creating custom rules for outbound traffic management, including algorithms and session termination.

15 INBOUND ACCESS

15.1 Definition of Port Forwarding

Details how to set up port forwarding rules for inbound access to specific services.

15.2 Definition of Servers on LAN

Explains how to define servers on the LAN that will receive inbound connections.

15.3 Inbound Access Services

Guides on defining inbound access rules based on service, protocol, and server selection.

16 NAT MAPPINGS

17 WLAN CONTROLLER

17.1 WLAN Information and AP Management

Covers WLAN status, AP information, and management of Pepwave AP devices.

17.3 Wireless Networks

Details how to define and manage wireless networks, including SSID, security, and access control.

17.4 Captive Portal Management

Guides on customizing captive portal pages and managing guest accounts for wireless access.

17.5 AP Profile

Explains how to configure AP profiles for assigning settings to Pepwave AP devices.

18 QOS

18.1 User Groups

Details how to categorize clients into user groups for applying policies.

18.2 Bandwidth Control

Explains how to reserve minimum bandwidth for user groups and set individual limits.

18.3 Application Prioritization

Guides on prioritizing different applications based on user groups or custom settings.

19 FIREWALL

19.1 Outbound and Inbound Firewall Rules

Details how to create and manage outbound and inbound firewall access rules.

19.2 Web Blocking

Covers blocking access to specific websites for LAN/PPTP/SpeedFusionTM clients.

20 MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS

20.1 High Availability

Explains how to configure High Availability (HA) using VRRP for redundancy and failover.

20.2 PPTP Server

Details how to enable and configure the built-in PPTP Server for remote network access.

20.3 Service Forwarding

Covers settings for SMTP, Web Proxy, and DNS forwarding to intercept and redirect traffic.

21 SYSTEM SETTINGS

21.1 Admin Security

Details user account management, password policies, and web session timeout for enhanced security.

21.2 Firmware Upgrade

Provides instructions for upgrading the device's firmware via online or manual methods.

21.3 Time

Explains how to synchronize the system clock with a specified Time Server.

21.4 Email Notification

Covers configuring email notifications for system events like WAN status changes or firmware updates.

22 TOOLS

22.1 Ping Test

Explains how to perform a Ping test to check network connectivity and latency.

22.2 Traceroute Test

Guides on tracing the routing path to a destination through Ethernet or SpeedFusionTM connections.

22.3 SpeedFusionTM Test

Details how to test throughput between VPN peers using SpeedFusionTM.

23 STATUS

Device and Connection Status

Shows device information, active sessions, client lists, AP status, and SpeedFusionTM connection details.

Event Log and Bandwidth Usage

Provides access to event logs and detailed bandwidth usage statistics for monitoring network performance.

Appendix A. Restoration of Factory Defaults

Appendix B. Routing under DHCP, Static IP, and PPPoE

B.1 Routing via Network Address Translation (NAT)

Describes packet flow and security advantages of operating in NAT mode.

B.2 Routing via IP Forwarding

Explains how IP forwarding mode handles inbound and outbound packets without changing IP addresses.

Appendix C. Case Studies

C.1 Performance Optimization

Addresses optimizing performance for email and web browsing by adjusting WAN loading balance.

C.2 Maintaining the Same IP Address throughout a Session

Explains how to use Persistence to maintain consistent IP addresses for sensitive web sessions.

C.3 Bypassing the Firewall to Access Hosts on LAN

Details creating inbound NAT mappings to allow external access to specific LAN hosts.

C.4 Inbound Access Restriction

Guides on setting up firewall rules to restrict inbound access and enhance security.

Appendix D. Troubleshooting

Appendix E. Product Specifications

Model Specifications

Details routing, WAN support, device management, security, physical interface, power, and environment for each model.

Appendix F. Declaration

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