topic Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB in Firewall and Security Management

Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

jyrbn — Mon, 13 May 2024 07:51:15 GMT

Hi,

I'm trying to practice configuring a Quantum Spark 1800 using DemoPoint and I wanted to try Load Balancing using two ISP connections.

In the Device > Internet page, it is displayed that I have Multiple Internet Connections in High Availability mode, but I don't see the option to toggle from High Availability to Load Balancing mode.

Is this a limitation of the DemoPoint?

Also, is there any resource on configuring Load Balancing on the Quantum Spark 1800?

Thanks.L

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

PhoneBoy — Mon, 13 May 2024 16:07:10 GMT

I believe the relevant option shows when you have two or more Internet connections defined.
The settings are configured in the individual ISP connections.
See: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/EN/Content/Topics/Configuring-Internet-Connectivity.htm?Highlight=load%20sharing

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

khineminn — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:59:56 GMT

@jyrbn Is it resolved? I still can't find the weight option.

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

Chris_Atkinson — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:24:19 GMT

Local or centrally managed and firmware version/build?

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

khineminn — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:33:18 GMT

@Chris_Atkinson Locally Managed with R81.10.10(996002993). And I also have many questions about SPARK like that traffic is not going through specific route /32 and going via primary Default route. Gateway itself going via specific route /32 but the clients behind gateway are not going via specific route unless PBR. I have attached the photo.

If someone have time to explain about SPARK via Teams or Zoom with live session, it would be great.

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

PhoneBoy — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:20:42 GMT

Unfortunately, it's not clear what I'm looking at in these screenshots.
An annotated network diagram would be exceptionally helpful along with some details about what you've configured, what the expected behavior is, and what is actually happening.
The more information you can give us, the more likely we'll be able to assist.

Your local Check Point office should also be able to help here.
If you need help locating the correct contacts, let me know.

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

khineminn — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:12:39 GMT

Two ISP links

1. Internet 1 (10.10.10.10) Primary Default Route

2. Internet 2 (20.20.20.20)

I added the route 8.8.4.4/32 via Internet 2 (20.20.20.1). In the firewall's routing table, it's existed and firewall itself going 8.8.4.4 via Internet 2. So far, it's normal. But the client (172.16.0.0) are still going 8.8.4.4 via Internet 1. I don't know why.

I hope you will got it my point.

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

PhoneBoy — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:48:26 GMT

Based on the routing table, that’s expected behavior.
However, I still don’t have any idea what was actually configured here.
Please provide screenshots of the relevant configuration for both ISP lines.

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

CEEJAY — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:43:30 GMT

hello, have you find the option for load balancing? or is it a limitation on SMB appliances? Thanks

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

Chris_Atkinson — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:54:53 GMT

Re: Load Balancing on Quantum Spark 1800 SMB

_Val_ — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:07:27 GMT

You are asking in a thread that is over one year old. It is better to open a separate discussion.