User manual

The WebMux Pro and Model WM108E User Guide – Version 5. 8 Rev15

To serve the Internet, there must be at least one Internet Router. This local

area network that connects the router and the WebMux is called the Router

LAN. In this LAN, the WebMux takes the Internet traffic and distributes it to the

servers behind it. The LAN connecting WebMux and real servers together is

called Server LAN.

In NAT mode, only WebMux boxes are connected to both Router LAN and

Server LAN. At least one WebMux is needed to define the Router LAN and the

Server LAN.

The side of the WebMux that connects to the Router LAN is to send and receive

all the IP packets from the router to the Internet. The side of the WebMux that

connects to the Server LAN is to send and receive IP packets to and from the

servers in the farms. By properly configuring WebMux, one can create one or

more Virtual Farms on top of physical hardware.

Hardware Setup --- Collect Information

• Make a drawing of the existing network and note all the configuration

settings. This will help you to fall back to the existing configurations if

needed.

• Make a new drawing for the new setup with the WebMux™ and the web

farm in place. This will be used as a guide for setup and preparation of all

the necessary material and equipment.

• Collect all the IP addresses, their network masks, network addresses, and

broadcast addresses for the Server LAN and Router LAN WebMux

interfaces. The IP address of the Internet router is also needed.

• Label all the cables. Prepare additional cables if needed.

• Make sure there are enough electrical or UPS outlets for all the new

equipment.

Hardware Setup ---Setup the new network

• Power down all the devices on the network.

• If you have a secondary WebMux, connect the WebMuxes with a cross-

over Ethernet cable.

• Connect the servers to the Server LAN

• Connect the WebMux(es) to the Server LAN

• Connect the WebMux(es) to the Router LAN (NAT mode only).