how can I configure 2-56k modems in a shotgun configuration

[nairii]

I have lots of modems, and am very cheap, can't afford DSL or Cable, so I've decided to put 2 modems and at least get 8k downloads. Can someone give me some help on this or point me to the right direction?

Thanks in advcance

 

[Supergax]

well, your ISP has to support it first, that's always a good start.

 

[Norssak]

I read somewhere that Win 98 SE supports this. I Don't have that OS curently installed anywhere, so I can't provide details. All the NT flavors have multilink support as well. But yes, your ISP has to make a decision to offer this service (doesn't happen by default or accident). Long time ago I dinked around with a diamond dual-modem and it wasn't anything to write home about, get a digital connection.

 

[Supergax]

Basically you just set up your second modem on the multilink tab in Windows9x. Then, when you go to connect, both modems dial out. But if your ISP doesn't support it, it shall not work. They have to allow you to log on twice with the same username, which most don't; There are also problems where it won't work properly if both modems don't hit the same modem pool (even though they usually do). Even so, we have it setup for testing in the office, and it's not that much of a ball of fire.

 

[goldboyd]

how much do cable and dsl cost where you live if its still cheaper to get 2 phone lines, and a (more expensive) multilink account?

 

[todays]

I have tried it and it does work under Windows 98. But only part of the time. If you can get the second modem to hook up. (about 1 in 8 tries) you are lucky. My ISP that I had would let me hook up both at once unless the system was busy and then they would drop one connection or not allow it to ever hook up. It does double your speed. Went from 4k/sec to 8k/sec. But now I have cable 200k/sec. And yes, you do have to tie up 2 phone lines.

 

[techhead]

Pretty cool piece of hardware to do what you need. WebRamp. I have used it a few times and it works well.

Excerpt from web site:Webramp

WebRamp 300e is an integrated analog router and 4-port Ethernet hub designed to increase your productivity on the Internet. WebRamp 300e is the most affordable way to give everyone Internet access because you can:

? Simultaneously share 1, 2, or 3 external modems with regular phone lines
? Use your existing external modems or ISDN T/As
? Start with one modem and add more as performance is required
? Save significantly on phone and Internet charges
? Connect remote networks using IP/IPX routing or bridging
? Simultaneously connect to the Internet and a branch office
? Use 300e with all the top-selling modems on the market.

 

[Supergax]

Webramp 300e is also $399. I don't understand why people use webramp, because by the time you add up the cost of multiple phone lines, higher prices by ISP's, the price of the webramp, the price of the nic's, why not just get dsl or cable. Remember, Nairi said he can't afford dsl or cable, so this certainly is above the price range too.

 

[techhead]

<< Webramp 300e is also $399. I don't understand why people use webramp, because by the time you add up the cost of multiple phone lines, higher prices by ISP's, the price of the webramp, the price of the nic's, why not just get dsl or cable. Remember, Nairi said he can't afford dsl or cable, so this certainly is above the price range too >>



Good point. Except that webramp has been around for awhile and if you look hard enough you can find them used and VERY cheap from people and/or companies that used them before the times of DSL. I have seen them for about 100.00 or so.

 

[Supergax]

The thing I don't see is why. First off, he only needs one computer hooked up, and has a bunch of modems lying around. Sharing a connection like this is pretty pointless if you want an increase in speed; if you use 3 modems in the webramp that's 3 phone lines; which is getting expensive. And it does the same modem bonding that your computer can do for no extra charge. From all the interaction with them I've had supporting them it's been a pia, mostly becuase webramps are used on half-arse networks.

 

[goldboyd]

i am by no means a fan of the webramp, but it does have its uses. however, a webramp is not what this guy needs, all he wants to do is modem bonding in windows, a webramp is not needed

 

[goldboyd]

my bad, dp