Bond setup, provisioning, and testing

A number of steps are required for a successful bond deploy. To ensure the bond end-user receives timely service and sees the expected performance from the bond, follow the steps below. These instructions assume that there is already at least one aggregator configured and integrated into the partner core network.

1. Order and install Internet connections at the customer

   Leg Internet connections should be ordered well in advance, since it can take weeks or in some cases even months to have a new Internet connection installed.

2. Configure the bond

   Create the bond record in the management server. For details, see Managing bonds. Some settings, such as the packet distribution algorithm, reorder max hold, and TCP proxy setting may need to be changed once the CPE is in production and the legs can be tested.

3. Provision the bonder

   Install Bonded Internet on a new CPE. For details, see Node installation methods.

4. Install the bonder at the customer premises

   Install the bonder at the customer premises. Connect all the legs. Verify the leg configuration is correct—each leg indicator in the management server should have a green icon. See Reviewing leg states.

5. Perform tuning to ensure optimal performance

   Tune the bond settings. This ensures the end-user gets the optimal performance from the bond, and makes you look like a hero!