Netgear RN3138 Software Manual - Page 161

ReadyNAS OS 6.4 Table 10. Hash type descriptions Hash Type Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 Description Based on the source and destination MAC addresses. All traffic between the ReadyNAS and a particular device is transmitted on the same physical link. Based on the source and destination IP addresses. Here too, all traffic between the ReadyNAS and a particular device is transmitted on the same physical link. Based on the source and destination port numbers. Traffic between the ReadyNAS and a particular device can be spread across multiple links. Create a Bonded Adapter You can create a bonded adapter on ReadyNAS systems with two or more Ethernet interfaces. To create a bonded adapter: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Network > Links. 3. Click the gear icon next to the Ethernet interface you want to bond. 4. Click the New Bond button in the pop-up menu. A pop-up window opens. The options displayed depend on the teaming mode that is selected. 5. In the Bond with menu, select another available Ethernet interface to include in the bonded adapter. 6. In the Teaming Mode menu, select a teaming mode. For more information about teaming modes, see Teaming Modes on page 160. 7. (For IEEE 802.3ad LACP and XOR only) Select the radio button next to the hash type option that you want to use. For more information about hash types, see Hash Types on page 160. 8. (For Active Backup only) In the Primary Device menu, select the Ethernet interface that is active by default. System Settings 161