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Applicable Model(s)
MapleLink
MapleLink-Lite
Title
Dual homing setup
Date
04/24/2025
Rev
00
P/N
TN3005
Summary
Dual Homing is a network topology in which a device is connected to the network by two independent access points (points of attachment). One access point is the primary connection, and the other is a standby connection that is activated in the event of a failure of the primary connection. This Technical Note acts as a guideline for users when configuring Dual Homing (w/o LPT mode) on Maple System Network Switches.
Benefits:
- Uptime of network increases
- Reduce network downtime cost
- Increase customer satisfaction
Solution
Connection Diagram
GUI Configuration
1.
Navigate to “Advanced Settings,” then click “Dual Homing.”
2.
Enable “State” with the port number which will be assigned as “Primary Channel Number” and “Secondary Channel Number.”
3.
Press “Apply” to confirm changes.
Note: After finishing all configurations, remember to go to the top right-hand corner of the GUI and click “Save” to write the changes to the Switch’s memory.
CLI Configuration
1.
Using Command Prompt or PuTTY connect to the Network Switch over SSH or Telnet.
2.
Turn on privileged mode using the “enable” command.
3.
Login as administrator.
4.
Type “configure terminal” to configure from a vty interface and enter the following commands:
a. dual-homing primary-channel port 1
b. dual-homing secondary-channel port 3
c. write memory
NOTE: After all necessary configurations are adjusted use “write memory” to save them to memory.
Verify Results
1.
To verify dual homing functionality, shut down the primary connection (port 1) and confirm that network traffic reroutes through the secondary connection.
2.
Ping between Laptop 1 and Laptop 2
