Does multiple internet connection speed up connection?

[rqle]

Does multiple internet connection speed up connection?

2 network cards, one for DSL and one for Cable. One being wireless.

Will this just make application borked via ports forward?

 

[nweaver]

simple anser: No, bonding those connectinos isn't going to happen. Yes, it could make port forwading fail.

 

[Goosemaster]

multiple connections are like adding multiple streets leading to your residence. You can't jsut send half of a truck down each road and send twice as many trucks now can you

The sad truth is that unless your isp supports it, you can only send complete data over each line, and each one will have a different IP address and be on a different network.

It is still useful for SOME people though. For example, running a game server on one while you download feverishly on the other etc. You would need a good router that would allow for this using what are refered to as 'routes' and 'metrics.'

 

[JackMDS]

Combining two Internet Connections - Combining Bandwidth, or and Load Balancing of two Internet connections.

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