Quick setup automatically begins when you log in to the LoadMaster for the first time and the license key has been validated. It can also be started by selecting option 1 from the main menu.

Quick setup allows you to quickly configure a LoadMaster. Only the most important parameters needed by the LoadMaster are set up. After the LoadMaster is configured and running, all the parameters can be changed using the Web User Interface.

Quick Setup welcomes you with the following message:

The Quick Setup procedure allows the configuration of the following parameters:

  • Ethernet IP address(s) – for eth0

  • Ethernet IP address(s) – for eth1

  • Hostname(s) – for local (and partner machine if running in a HA cluster)

  • DNS parameters

  • Domain parameters

  • Default Gateway

After these parameters have been set, the configuration should be activated. The LoadMaster is then ready for use.

Note: If a parameter has been incorrectly set. Use the [CANCEL] button until the main menu appears. You can then do a Quick Setup again to correct the error.

Ethernet IP address(s) – eth0

You are asked to input the IP address of the eth0 (NETWORK side) Ethernet interface. This should be input as a “dotted quad” followed by a network specifier.

For example, 192.168.200.12/24

If no network specifier is given, you are asked to specify the netmask. This may be input as either a network specifier (for the above example /24.) or as a “dotted quad” (for example, If the IP address is 192.168.200.12 then the network mask should be 255.255.255.0).

When configuring a HA cluster, the shared IP address is then requested. This must be on the same network as the primary IP address of eth0 (as previously configured).

Ethernet IP address(s) – eth1

You are asked to input the IP address of the eth1 (FARM side) Ethernet interface. When running in a Single-Armed configuration, this entry should be left empty.

The format of the input is the same as used for eth0. If an address is given, then this must be on a different network to the address(es) on eth0.

Hostname

You must now set the hostname of the LoadMaster. A standard (or previously set) name is suggested.

When configuring a LoadMaster HA cluster, the name of the partner machine is requested. A standard name is also suggested here. This name also does not need to be changed unless the configuration requires it.

Name Server IP Addresses

Enter a space-separated list of name server IP addresses. Up to three DNS servers may be specified (Addresses must be in “dotted quad” syntax).

Domain List

You can also provide a list of space-separated search domains. You can specify up to six domains.

Default Gateway

Enter the IP address of the default gateway. This must be an IP address on the network.

Reboot

You must reboot the LoadMaster to activate any changes made.