Tips or best practices for load balancing connections to routers

Product Discussion Peplink Balance
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I am looking to load balance two 15x2 TDS DSL connections with a Load Balance 30 (classic) running Firmware: v4.8.1 build 1106. Each DSL connection has an Actiontec T2200H modem/router which is supplied by my ISP (TDS).

I am wondering what the best practice is for network configuration, specifically:

  1. Is it best to leave the Actiontec modem/router as a router, or as a modem only (thinking double NAT issues, etc.)? Note: this modem/router’s options are PPPoE, RFC 1483 Transparent Bridging, RFC 1483 via DHCP, RFC 1483 via Static IP.
  2. Should the Actiontec modem’s WAN or LAN port be used to connect to the Peplink WAN1 and WAN2 port?
  3. Should I use DHCP for the Peplink’s WAN configuration? If not, please specify.
  4. Any other suggestions?

Thank you!!

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-On your ISP supplied modem, set it to “Transparent Bridging” this will stop double NAT and is the best option.
-You ISPs modem will connect to your ISP via its WAN port. You then need to put a cable between a LAN port of the ISP modem and a WAN port on your Peplink.
-DHCP should work for the WAN settings on the Pep. If it doesn’t, you might need to use static or even PPOE by comping the settings which are in your ISP router (MAC address spoofing could also be needed)

Any questions, just ask!

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