Configure an NLS (Offloaded) Virtual Service
- Last Updated: September 4, 2025
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Note: This Virtual Service should only be configured if offloading is required. It cannot be configured if an NLS (without offloading) has previously been added. If an NLS (without offloading) is required, please refer to the Configure a Network Location Server (NLS) Virtual Service section.
To configure an NLS (Offloaded) Virtual Service, use the following steps in the LoadMaster WUI:
- In the main menu, expand Virtual Services and click Add New.
- Enter a unique IPv4 address in the Virtual Address text box.
- Enter 443 as the Port.
- Provide a Service Name (optional).
- Click Add this Virtual Service when finished.
- Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value | Comment |
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| Basic Properties |
Service Name |
Direct Access NLS Offloaded |
Click Set Nickname |
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Service Type |
HTTP/HTTPS |
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Activate or Deactivate Service |
Selected |
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| Standard Options |
Transparency |
Selected |
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Persistence Options |
None |
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Scheduling Method |
round robin |
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| SSL Properties |
SSL Acceleration |
Enabled |
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Supported Protocols |
TLS1.0; TLS1.1; TLS1.2; TLS1.3 |
While this workload may not support TLS1.3 yet, we recommend enabling it for future proofing. |
| Advanced Properties |
Content Switching |
Disabled |
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Add HTTP Headers |
Legacy Operation (X-ClientSide) |
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Error Code |
200 OK |
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Error Message |
Select Message |
Click the Set Message button. |
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Redirection URL |
https://%h%s |
Click Add HTTP Redirector button. |
| Real Servers |
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Note: No Real Server is needed for an NLS (Offloading) as a Port 80 Redirector VS has been added.