Chapter 5
WAVE Interface Modules
Two WAVE appliances with inline network adapters can also be installed back-to-back in a serial fashion
between two network devices for failover purposes. In this serial cluster configuration, if one WAVE
appliance fails, the other WAVE appliance can provide optimization. (See
Note
When you connect two WAVE inline appliances to each other serially, always use a crossover cable
between the two WAVE appliances. (See
Figure 5-10
1
Connection: Management
Gigabit Ethernet: 1/0
Cable type: Straight-through (recommended)
3
Connection: WAVE to LAN switch
(using InlineGroup 1/1)
Fast Ethernet: LAN1 (InlinePort 1/1/lan)
Cable type: Straight-through
5
Connection: WAVE to WAN router B
(using InlineGroup 1/1)
Fast Ethernet: WAN1 (InlinePort 1/1/wan)
Cable type: Crossover
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Installation Scenarios and Cabling Examples for Fast Ethernet Connections
Figure
Cabling for a Single Inline WAVE Appliance with Redundant WAN Connections
1
MGMT
2
3
LAN switch
WAVE
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5-12.)
4
Router A
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Router B
2
Connection: WAVE to LAN switch
(using InlineGroup 1/0)
Fast Ethernet: LAN0 (InlinePort 1/0/lan)
Cable type: Straight-through
4
Connection: WAVE to WAN router A
(using InlineGroup 1/0)
Fast Ethernet: WAN0 (InlinePort 1/0/wan)
Cable type: Crossover
5-11.)
WAN
WAN
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