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peplink Balance 380 User Manual

peplink Balance 380
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User Manual
For Models:
ONE/20/30/30 LTE/50/210/310/305/380/580/710/1350/2500
MediaFast 200/500
Peplink Balance Firmware 6.2.2
December 2015
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Peplink Balance Multi-WAN Bonding Routers

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

peplink Balance 380 Specifications

General IconGeneral
PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput (256-bit AES)300Mbps
Power over Ethernet (PoE)No
Cellular ModemNo
Power SupplyAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption30W
Operating Temperature0 to 40°C
Dimensions440 x 203 x 44 mm / 17.3 x 8 x 1.7 inches

Summary

1 Introduction and Scope

2 Glossary

3 Product Comparison Chart

4 Product Features

4.1 Supported Network Features

Details on supported network features like WAN, LAN, and VPN.

4.2 WAN

List of supported WAN features including DHCP, PPPoE, and cellular modem support.

4.5 Inbound Traffic Management

Configuration for inbound traffic management using DNS and redirection.

4.6 Outbound Policy

Features for managing outbound traffic distribution and routing.

5 Package Contents

5.1 Peplink Balance One

Package contents for the Peplink Balance One model.

5.2 Peplink Balance 20/30/30 LTE/50

Package contents for Peplink Balance 20, 30, 30 LTE, and 50 models.

5.3 Peplink Balance 210/310

Package contents for Peplink Balance 210 and 310 models.

6 Peplink Balance Overview

6.1 Peplink Balance One

Detailed overview of the Peplink Balance One, including front panel appearance and LED indicators.

6.2 Peplink Balance 20

Detailed overview of the Peplink Balance 20, including front panel appearance and LED indicators.

6.3 Peplink Balance 30

Detailed overview of the Peplink Balance 30, including front panel appearance and LED indicators.

7 Installation

7.1 Preparation

List of items and requirements needed before installing the Peplink Balance.

7.2 Constructing the Network

High-level steps for connecting the Peplink Balance to the network and internet.

7.3 Configuring the Network Environment

Guidance on configuring LAN, WAN, and MediaFast environments for proper operation.

8 Basic Configuration

8.1 Connecting to the Web Admin Interface

Instructions on how to access the Peplink Balance web administration interface.

8.2 Configuration with the Setup Wizard

Using the setup wizard to simplify WAN connection configuration step-by-step.

8.3 Advanced Setup

Configuring advanced network settings via the Network menu.

8.4 Cellular WAN

Accessing and configuring cellular WAN settings and modem status.

9 MediaFast Configuration

9.1 Setting Up MediaFast Content Caching

Steps to enable and configure MediaFast content caching for supported content types.

9.2 Scheduling Content Prefetching

Configuring content prefetching schedules to manage network bandwidth.

9.3 MDM Settings

Configuring MediaFast routers to act as an MDM for client devices.

9.4 Viewing MediaFast Statistics

Accessing storage and bandwidth usage details for MediaFast.

10 Configuring the LAN Interface(s)

10.1 LAN Configuration with VLAN

Steps to configure VLANs for the LAN interface, including inter-VLAN routing.

11 Drop-in Mode

12 Configuring the WAN Interface(s)

12.1 Physical Interface Settings

Configuration of physical WAN port settings like speed, MTU, and MAC address.

12.2 Connection Method(s)

Overview of available WAN connection methods: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP.

12.3 Bandwidth Allowance Monitor

Tool for tracking network usage and bandwidth consumption for WAN connections.

12.5 Dynamic DNS Settings

Setup for dynamic DNS services to associate hostnames with dynamic IP addresses.

13 PepVPN with SpeedFusionTM Bandwidth Bonding

13.1 SpeedFusionTM Settings

Configuration for setting up multiple SpeedFusion connections and acting as a central hub.

13.2 The Peplink Balance Behind a NAT Router

Configuring SpeedFusion connections when the Balance is behind a NAT router.

13.3 SpeedFusionTM Status

Viewing the status of SpeedFusion connections and VPN peers.

14 IPsec VPN

14.1 IPsec VPN Settings

Configuration for setting up multiple IPsec VPN connections to various routers.

14.2 IPsec Status

Checking the current connection status of IPsec VPN profiles.

15 Outbound Policy Management

15.1 Outbound Policy

Three main selections for outbound traffic policy: compatibility, normal, and custom.

15.2 Custom Rules for Outbound Policy

Creating custom rules for managing outbound traffic behavior.

16 Inbound Access

16.1 Definition of Servers on LAN

Configuring servers on the LAN for inbound access and defining their IP addresses.

16.2 Definition of Port Forwarding

Setting up inbound port forwarding rules for services via Network>Inbound Access>Services.

16.3.3 Definition of DNS Records

Using built-in DNS server to delegate DNS records for domain names.

16.4 Reverse Lookup Zones

Configuration of reverse lookup zones for mapping IP addresses to hostnames.

17 NAT Mappings

18 Captive Portal

19 QoS

19.1 User Groups

Categorizing clients into groups for applying QoS policies.

19.2 Bandwidth Control

Defining minimum bandwidth reservation for user groups on WAN connections.

19.3 Application

Prioritizing different application traffic types based on user groups.

20 Firewall

20.1 Outbound and Inbound Firewall Rules

Setting up rules for filtering outbound and inbound traffic.

20.1.2 Intrusion Detection and DoS Prevention

Enabling detection and prevention of intrusions and DoS attacks.

20.1.3 Web Blocking

Blocking access to specific websites for LAN/PPTP/SpeedFusion peers.

21 OSPF & RIPv2

22 Remote User Access

22 Miscellaneous Settings

22.1 High Availability

Setting up high availability configurations using VRRP for redundancy.

22.2 Certificate Manager

Assigning SSL certificates for local VPN and web admin.

22.3 Service Forwarding

Configuring forwarding for SMTP, Web Proxy, DNS, and custom services.

23 AP

23.1 AP Controller

Enabling and configuring the AP controller for managing Pepwave APs.

23.2 Wireless SSID

Defining and managing wireless network settings, including SSID and security.

23.3 Profiles

Configuring AP profiles for assigning settings to Pepwave AP devices.

23.6 AP Status

Detailed breakdown of the status of each managed AP device.

24 System Settings

24.1 Admin Security

Configuring user accounts, session timeouts, and security settings for web admin access.

24.2 Firmware

Procedure for upgrading the Peplink Balance firmware via online download or manual upload.

24.3 Time

Synchronizing the system clock with a specified time server.

24.4 Email Notification

Configuring email notifications for WAN status changes and firmware updates.

25 Tools

25.1 Ping

Using the ping test tool to check network connectivity.

25.2 Traceroute Test

Tracing the routing path to a destination through network interfaces or VPN.

25.3 CLI (Command Line Interface) Support

Accessing the device via serial console using CLI commands.

26 Status

26.1 Device

Viewing system information such as model, firmware, and uptime.

26.2 Active Sessions

Monitoring active sessions, initiated by application, WAN port, or client.

26.3 Client List

Listing DHCP and online client IP addresses, names, and MAC addresses.

26.6 SpeedFusionTM Status

Viewing the status of SpeedFusion connections and VPN peers.

Appendix A. Restoration of Factory Defaults

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

B.1 Routing Via Network Address Translation (NAT)

Explanation of packet flow and advantages of routing via NAT mode.

B.2 Routing Via IP Forwarding

Explanation of packet flow and operation when routing via IP forwarding mode.

Appendix C. Case Studies

C.1 Performance Optimization

Case study on optimizing performance for email and web browsing services.

C.2 Maintaining the Same IP Address Throughout a Session

Using persistence to maintain consistent IP addresses for sensitive sessions.

C.3 Bypassing the Firewall to Access Hosts on LAN

Creating inbound NAT mappings to allow remote access to LAN hosts.

C.4 Inbound Access Restriction

Implementing firewall rules to restrict inbound access from the Internet.

Appendix D. Troubleshooting

Appendix E. Product Specifications

E.1 Peplink Balance 20, 30, 30 LTE, and 50

Detailed specifications for routing, WAN, security, and physical interfaces.

E.2 Peplink Balance 210 and 310

Technical specifications for Peplink Balance 210 and 310 models.

E.3 Peplink Balance 380

Technical specifications for the Peplink Balance 380 model.

E.4 Peplink Balance 305

Technical specifications for the Peplink Balance 305 model.

Appendix F. Declaration

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