Configuration of the Barracuda Link Balancer is accomplished by accessing a simple Web user interface. Requiring only a Web browser with network access to the Barracuda Link Balancer’s LAN interface, there is no additional software to install or configure.

The Web-based configuration screens are comprehensive, allowing full configuration of every feature and enables easy firmware and security upgrades. The configuration screens also provide access to easy-to-understand network traffic statistics, utilization and availability information.

Initial configuration is easy: simply plug multiple Internet connections into the Barracuda Link Balancer’s WAN ports, define the speed of each connection, then configure DHCP or static IP WAN IP addresses. The Barracuda Link Balancer automatically sends client requests to the link with the most available Internet bandwidth and sends requests to links that are available and healthy in the network.

Bandwidth management and Quality of Service is easy to understand: simply assign high, medium or low priority to the required application.