Load Balancing

Mike Jakubik mikej at rogers.com
Thu Dec 16 13:20:07 PST 2004


Mitch (Bitblock) said:

> Short answer is "Yes".
>
> For basic failover, I've used a script which monitors link status and
> function (by pinging or connecting to a remote host). Failover is
> accomplished by switching the default route.
>
> Using ipfw fwd statements, you can make both links function at the same
> time, using pf, you can supposedly do some sort of load sharing, but I
> havne't used pf yet.
>

Why dont you all do yourselves a favor and go out and buy one of those
home dsl/cable modems that have 2 ports and provide load balancing
instead.



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