If the LoadMaster does not automatically obtain an IP address using DHCP, or if the user prefers to configure the LoadMaster using the console, then the following configuration steps must be completed before starting the LoadMaster.

  1. Login into the LoadMaster using the console using the settings:
    • lb100 login: bal
    • Password: 1fourall
  2. If required, change the LoadMaster password (for the bal user) when prompted to within the console.
  3. If required, click OK within the dialog box informing of the password change
  4. Click OK within Quick Setup Help dialog box.
  5. Enter the IP address of the eth0 interface, the network facing interface of the LoadMaster, in the input field within the Network Side Interface Address dialog box.

    This value must be configured from within the console.

  6. Click OK.

  7. Enter the IP address of the eth1 interface in the input field within the Farm Side Interface Address dialog box. The eth1 interface is only configured if you have a two-armed configuration.

    This interface can be configured at a later date using the LoadMaster WUI if preferred.

  8. Click OK.
  9. Enter the hostname (you can accept the default value of ‘Kemp’) into the input field of the LoadMaster Hostname dialog box.
  10. Click OK.
  11. Enter the IP address(es) of the DNS Server(s) which will be used to resolve names locally on the LoadMaster into the input field of the Name Server IP Addresses dialog box.

    This interface can be configured at a later date using the LoadMaster WUI if preferred.

  12. Click OK.
  13. Enter the domain name that is to be prepended to requests to the DNS nameserver in the input field of the Domain List dialog box.

    This interface can be configured at a later date using the LoadMaster WUI if preferred.

  14. Click OK.
  15. Enter the IP address of the default gateway in the input field of the Default Gateway dialog box.

    This value must be configured from within the KVM console.

  16. Click OK.

  17. Click Yes within the Reboot screen when requested.

  18. In your internet browser enter the IP address of the eth0 inter you entered in Step 6.

    Ensure you place ’https://’ before the IP address.

  19. You may get a warning regarding website security certificates. Please click on the continue/ignore option.
  20. The LoadMaster End User License Agreement screen appears.

    Please read the license agreement and, if you are willing to accept the conditions therein, click on the Agree button to proceed.

  21. If your machine has shipped with a temporary license you should get a warning informing you that a temporary license has been installed on your machine and for how long the license is valid.
  22. Click OK.
  23. You should now connect to the Home screen of the LoadMaster.

The LoadMaster is now fully installed and ready to be used. For further information on how to configure and implement the Virtual LoadMaster, refer to the LoadMaster documentation.