Stefan Caunter

Compile a kernel with

device carp

in the config.

add the following to /etc/rc.conf, adjusting for IP address
This creates a Master CARP interface.

defaultrouter=”192.168.0.1″
hostname=”direct1″
ifconfig_em0=”inet 192.168.1.8 netmask 255.255.255.0″
cloned_interfaces=”carp0″
ifconfig_carp0=”vhid 1 advskew 10 advbase 1 pass mypass 192.168.1.7/24″

The second box needs this for its carp config – it will run as backup.

defaultrouter=”192.168.0.1″
hostname=”direct2″
ifconfig_em0=”inet 192.168.1.9 netmask 255.255.255.0″
cloned_interfaces=”carp0″
ifconfig_carp0=”vhid 1 pass mypass advbase 1 advskew 0 192.168.1.7/24″