topic Re: Load balance 3 isp on SMB appliance (Quantum Spark 1600) in Spark Firewall (SMB)

Load balance 3 isp on SMB appliance (Quantum Spark 1600)

mhmdmahdi — Mon, 30 May 2022 07:21:43 GMT

Hi all, I'm new to checkpoint firewall.

I just need a quick answer is it possible to load balance 3 connection from different isp? If it is possible, what port need to be configured? Are there any reference for the setup?

Thank you very much.

Re: Load balance 3 isp on SMB appliance (Quantum Spark 1600)

_Val_ — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:48:04 GMT

I think it is possible with two but not three ISPs with Quantum Spark.

Look up here: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R80.20.40/AdminGuides/Locally_Managed/EN/Topics/Configuring-Internet-Connectivity.htm?Highlight=ISP%20Redundancy

Re: Load balance 3 isp on SMB appliance (Quantum Spark 1600)

G_W_Albrecht — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:03:19 GMT

The Admin Guide refered to above has:

You can create a maximum of 32 internet connections. This includes alias IP connections.

Re: Load balance 3 isp on SMB appliance (Quantum Spark 1600)

mhmdmahdi — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:34:34 GMT

Hi, thank you for the response.

On the admin guide also said:

"LAN. You can also use unassigned LAN ports with no VLANs for internet connections. When you delete the internet connection, the port reverts to an unassigned LAN."

Does it mean I can use LAN interface for the 3rd internet connection?

Re: Load balance 3 isp on SMB appliance (Quantum Spark 1600)

G_W_Albrecht — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:23:59 GMT

Yes, this feature is called Multi-WAN (FleXi Ports) and came with R77.20.81.

Re: Load balance 3 isp on SMB appliance (Quantum Spark 1600)

mhmdmahdi — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:29:42 GMT

Ohh I see.

Thanks for the information.