ER707-M2 always uses backup link

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ER707-M2 always uses backup link
ER707-M2 always uses backup link
2024-01-19 01:53:54 - last edited 2024-01-19 10:11:52
Tags: #WAN Setup #Link Backup
Model: ER707-M2  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.2

Solved: Sorry, after scouring the forum more I finally understood that Load Balancing must be enabled for the Link Backup rules to work. As I only ever wanted to use one of the links at a time I thought Load Balancing should be off. It doesn't state this in the manual anywhere I could find.

 

I have 2 WAN connections setup, both report Link Up and Online. I created a Link Backup rule. Primary is WAN1 and backup is WAN 3, but it always selects the backup one. If I pull the cable to the backup it fails over to the primary okay, but then I plug the backup in and it switches back to that.

 

I tried reversing the rule, but it really likes that connection on WAN3 and keeps that selected. I cannot seem to get it to stay preferring WAN1.

 

They are currently both 1Gbs up/100Mbs down connections, but about to upgrade WAN1 to a 2Gbps symmetric connection, so really want to favour that one.

 

i can't see a mention of this in the firmware update release notes, so not keen to update just in case.

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2024-01-19 10:11:47 - last edited 2024-01-19 10:11:52

Solved: Sorry, after scouring the forum more I finally understood that Load Balancing must be enabled for the Link Backup rules to work. As I only ever wanted to use one of the links at a time I thought Load Balancing should be off. It doesn't state this in the manual anywhere I could find.

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2024-01-22 02:19:19 - last edited 2024-01-22 02:19:22

Hi @mattlarge 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

In case you have any questions in the future, please read this article.

Common Questions About the Load Balancing, Link Backup(Failover) & Online Detection

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Re:ER707-M2 always uses backup link
2024-01-19 01:54:58
Forgot to say, this is in standalone mode, not Omada controller
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2024-01-19 10:11:47 - last edited 2024-01-19 10:11:52

Solved: Sorry, after scouring the forum more I finally understood that Load Balancing must be enabled for the Link Backup rules to work. As I only ever wanted to use one of the links at a time I thought Load Balancing should be off. It doesn't state this in the manual anywhere I could find.

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2024-01-22 02:19:19 - last edited 2024-01-22 02:19:22

Hi @mattlarge 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

In case you have any questions in the future, please read this article.

Common Questions About the Load Balancing, Link Backup(Failover) & Online Detection

Best Regards! If you are new to the forum, please read: Howto - A Guide to Use Forum Effectively. Read Before You Post. Look for a model? Search your model NOW Official and Beta firmware. NEW features! Subscribe for the latest update!Download Beta Here☚ ☛ ★ Configuration Guide ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Knowledge Base ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Troubleshooting ★ ☚ ● Be kind and nice. ● Stay on the topic. ● Post details. ● Search first. ● Please don't take it for granted. ● No email confidentiality should be violated. ● S/N, MAC, and your true public IP should be mosaiced.
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