Hotbrick LoadBalancer LB-2 User Manual

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HotBrick Network Solutions 
1: Introduction 
Congratulations on the purchase of your new HotBrick Load Balancer LB-2. The Load Balancer 
provides Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 
 
 
Figure 1:  LB-2 
 
 
 
Internet Features 
•  Shared Broadband Internet Access 
All LAN users can access the Internet through the Load Balancer LB-2, by sharing one (1) or two 
(2) Broadband modems and connections. 
•  High-Performance Dual Modem Support 
The  Load Balancer LB-2 has two (2) WAN ports, allowing connection of two (2) Broadband 
modems.  
This gives twice the bandwidth of a single modem
Flexible configuration allows each port to use a different type of modem and connection method. 
Also, you can determine how the Internet traffic is shared between the 2 modems. 
•  Supports all common Connection Methods   
All popular DSL and Cable Modems and connection methods are supported, including Fixed IP, 
Dynamic IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. 
 
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