multiple nics... easy? wlbs?

[LDogg]

I popped another NIC in my computer for fun and I was wondering how I could get the requests and traffic to be split across the NICs? Sorta like Raid 0 for NICS? Thanks!

 

[ScottMac]

In the vast majority of cases, there is no way to set up the system to do what you're trying to do.

Give up. It's hopeless without a semi-major infusion of cash.

Unless you have "Server" NICs that support "teaming," and a compatible switch to plug 'em into, it won't work.

The bandwidth out of your LAN (LAN-->WAN) probably wouldn't support the extra bandwidth anyway.

FWIW

Scott

 

[blstriker]

Yeah, it's pretty difficult if not impossible to do. Plus, 100 mbit NIC's are probably not the bottle neck in most computers.

 

[gaidin123]

If you're running a Windows OS you can possibly get the Intel 10/100 S Pro dual NIC. At the driver level it allows you to load balance or do several other neat things with the 2 RJ-45 ports. Like Scottmac said, you'll need a switch that can support that kind of thing. I doubt consumer level switches do though if someone can prove me wrong on that I'd be happy!

FWIW
Gaidin