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XP split traffic over 2 network cards?

DonnieBrasco · 2007-01-27 17:09:48

Hi, If i put a second network card into my workstation, would this enhace the network performance of the workstation? Would this also help a wireless setup if adding a second wireless card to the workstation? How do you get XP to load balance across the nic's like that? thanks DB

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27-01-2007 6:09pm

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DonnieBrasco

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Hi,

If i put a second network card into my workstation, would this enhace the network performance of the workstation?

Would this also help a wireless setup if adding a second wireless card to the workstation?

How do you get XP to load balance across the nic's like that?
thanks
DB

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#2 27-01-2007 6:27pm
LoGiE

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XP doesn't support any type of load balancing by its self AFAIK. So your only option is to get two NICs that support teaming. On that note are you talking about a home network or your work Lan? It's very unlikely your switch/ router will support teaming if your using a home network.

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#3 27-01-2007 7:04pm
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Maybe you'd be better off getting a gigabit network card and switch ?

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#4 27-01-2007 10:49pm
Jaeger

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As bushy said, gigabit ethernet's a better way to go.

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