Manuals/Sane-client-tel-rutx12-v0702

1 Preparations

To install the Bondix S.A.NE Client on your Teltonika RUTX12 router, you will need a few minutes of stable Internet, a web browser, and possibly some coffee or tea.

1.1 Supported browsers

The following browsers have been tested to function properly with Bondix S.A.NE:

• Google Chrome
• MS Edge
• Mozilla Firefox

1.2 Installation

1.2.1 Teltonika RUTX12 Firmware

Before you begin installing, make sure that your Teltonika RUTX12 router runs on the firmware version RUTX_R_00.07.02. If not, visit RUTX12_Firmware_Downloads and download the file RUTX_R_00.07.02_WEBUI.bin.  

1.2.2 S.A.NE Client

Visit releases.bondix.dev and download the file saneclient-armv7-202205242339-345e1f24.ipk. Open your Teltonika router menu, navigate to the menu item “Services” › “Package Manager” › “Upload”. Click on “Browse”, choose the file you just downloaded to upload it to the router, and then press “Install Package”.

If the Bondix S.A.NE Client was installed correctly, you’ll find a new menu item “Bondix S.A.NE” in the section “Networks” of your Teltonika router.  

2 General Router Settings

2.1 Load Balancing

Check that Teltonika Load Balancing functionality is deactivated on the router, as this would have a massive impact on Bondix S.A.NE performance.

2.2 DNS

Ensure that you have configured DNS forwarding to 8.8.8.8 and 9.9.9.9 to receive DNS through the tunnel.

3 Bondix S.A.NE Settings

3.1 General Settings

Set the following general settings for the Bondix S.A.NE Client:

Field	Value
Tunnel	Your tunnel’s name. This is part of the credentials you’ve received via email on purchasing a Bondix S.A.NE Client license.
Password	Your password. This is part of the credentials you’ve received via email on purchasing a Bondix S.A.NE Client license.
Backup Server	A backup server acts as a fallback in case the server you’ve specified under “Server” in this section fails. You’ll find the Backup Server IP address in your emails if you have requested this function beforehand. Otherwise, leave the field empty.
Tunnel Preset	The standard tunnel preset is “Bonding” which ensures best performance in regards to bandwidth. The preset “Packet Duplication” is used for scenarios where reliability is key. Please choose this option wisely.

Press “Save and Apply” to save your changes. Press “Restart Service” to activate them on your router.

3.2 WAN Interfaces

In this section, you can prioritize the use WAN connections with two sets of options according to your needs.

3.2.1 Preset

Every type of WAN link has different properties that make them suitable options for different needs. You can choose from 5 settings:

Setting	Effect
Do not use	Disregards a WAN link.
Optimize for Latency	Optimizes a mobile link for reliability.
Optimize for Speed	Optimizes a mobile link for bandwidth.
Fixed Line (DSL, fiber)	Optimizes the usage of a physical WAN link.
Satellite	Optimizes the usage of a satellite link.

3.2.2 Priority

Per default, WAN connections are prioritized in using their available bandwidth according to their latency. Low-latency connections have higher priority of use since, usually, ethernet connections like DSL are available physically in the vicinity of the router, decreasing their latency. The higher a connection’s latency gets, the lower Bondix S.A.NE sets its priority per default. You can choose from 3 settings: Default Priority / Higher Priority / Highest Priority

3.2.3 Example

You have 5 WAN links, 2 of which are 5G/LTE connections, and you only want to use those 2 evenly. To achieve that, you set 3 WAN links to “Do not use”, and your 2 mobile links to “Optimize for speed” and “Default priority”:  

3.3 Advanced Settings

Make sure to choose the following advanced settings for the S.A.NE Client on your Teltonika router:

Field	Value
Enable Bonding Proxy	On Enable this proxy if you’re bonding connections with vastly different latencies (e.g. DSL and 5G/LTE), since it optimizes TCP connections and increases your overall throughput.
Maximum Packet Size	1400
Packet HMAC	Disabled Set this value to SHA256 only if you need tampering-proof data transfer, since it uses up a good portion of your bandwidth.

3.3.1 Local Bondix Web Monitor

The local Bondix Web Monitor will enable you to have a look at the performance of your WAN links and configure their settings in real time. This is especially helpful if one of your WAN links does not perform as expected. However, any changes you make in the Web Monitor are only temporary and will be reset once the router is restarted.  

3.3.1.1 Setup

To set up the Local Bondix Web Monitor, choose the following settings:

Field	Value
Enable local Bondix Web Monitor	On
Bondix Web Monitor IP	For the Bondix Web Monitor, any local IP address will do, e.g. 192.168.1.1.
Bondix Web Monitor Port	For the Bondix Web Monitor, any unused port will do, e.g. 8088.
Bondix Web Monitor password	Set a password you easily remember, e.g. 123456.

3.3.1.2 Access

After the initial setup, you’ll automatically be taken to the page https://[Bondix Web Monitor’s IP]:[Bondix Web Monitor’s port] Now, enter the name of the tunnel you want to monitor and the Bondix Web Monitor password, and confirm with “Senden”.   This will take you right to the Bondix Web Monitor for the specific tunnel where you’ll get a graphical overview of the data traffic and the connection status of your connected WAN links:  

3.4 Status Overview

In the Status overview, you can quickly see all facts to your Bondix S.A.NE Client, regarding your overall bonding as well as your individual channels.

Entry	Information
Status	Tells you whether your Bondix S.A.NE Client is connected at all.
Connected Channels	Gives you the number of WAN links currently active.
Client IP	Shows IP/DNS addresses.
Current Endpoint	Shows Bondix S.A.NE server’s IP:Port.
Total Traffic	Shows total upload/download traffic.

The Channel Information shows you which of your WAN links are available, connected and active, or faulty:

Entry	Information
Name	The name you assigned to the specific WAN link.
Status	Tells you whether the WAN link is connected, disables, or faulty.
Latency	Shows WAN link’s current latency.
RX	Shows ?
TX	Shows ?
Last Error	Displays the error message of a faulty WAN link.