using 2 different 56k ISPs on one computer?

[DEDKampKounslr]

I'd like to do multilinking, except each modem would use a different ISP. Reason being, neither ISP supports multilink, and I dont want to get a different ISP. If anyone knows how to do what I ask, or needs clarification on what I'm asking, please reply =)

Thanks!
Kamp

 

[FUBAR]

Read all the threads on combining 2 cable modems, dsl lines, combos, etc, this is really no different. It can't be done due to the nature of routing and such. It's been covered here many many times.

 

[Soybomb]

Actually it most certainly can be done and was often refered to as "shotgunning" the modems together back in the day. To the best of my knowledge any isp should support it as long as you have 2 different logins and passwords, its just making your computer use it. The port master on the other end doesn't care wahts connected so long as its a modem and radius says it authenticates

 

[858diver]

Search around for Diamond's SupraSonic II modem .

If you look around, there have been some pretty good closeout deals. In my quick search, all I could find was this.

There are also ISPs who will support the two lines.

Haven't done it myself, but it looks easy enough. Good luck!

 

[Poontos]

Yah two lines are obviously necessary. Depending on the ISP, you might need a second account, but in my case, if I login on two seperate connections with the same account, my account time is just added up that way (both times are added up together).

Good luck!

 

[FUBAR]

Well, if you all would have read the original... judicious use of cut and paste to follow



<< except each modem would use a different ISP... Reason...neither ISP supports multilink...dont want to get a different ISP >>



Yes I've heard of shotgunning, no I've never "seen" it. And my ISP experience tells me to doubt you'll find many ISP's that support it since it takes special modems, or at least some hardware, allows one user to hold 2 lines, not good business for the ISP, and it no where near competitive for speed.

Sooooooooo, all of that taken in to account, You can dial in to 2 isp's if you want, and can maybe even swing it so you're using both lines, but NOT to combine your bandwidth. I'd rather not explain the routing behind it, but you can probably find it with the search button at the top.

 

[DEDKampKounslr]

OK, here's what I found out in searching... shotgunning and multilink are the same thing. Which I can't do since my ISPs do not support multilink. What I want to do is technically called "modem teaming". I am unable to find any way of doing this, outside of using Midpoint software... ill post information if i find it.

 

[Ben]

I can vouch that Midpoint does work well in that situation, though I can totally understand why you wouldn't want to lay out that kind of cash.

I had the 4-user version way-back-when and it worked very well. I think the caching feature helped a bit too. For us, it was worth the money at the time. We split the cost up between all 3 roommates for Midpoint, a server with two modems, and all the dial-up fees.

Now we're on broadband so...

 

[DEDKampKounslr]

Well, I tried Midpoint... gives me an error when attempting to install, saying it couldnt install ikernel.exe (installshield installer or some such). I figure it doesn't like XP, or my system in general... So, I'll keep looking around... any other ideas besides actual multilinking?

 

[Bglad]

I've got an idea... DSL.

For the price of 2 phone lines, 2 ISP's, 2 modems and all the dialup hassle, what's the point?

 

[Wik]

The point is, many areas do not offer DSL or any other Broadband service.

 

[JackMDS]

It is 2002 you think that if this could be simply done you would not have millions of people having such an arrangement. If the ISP does not support Multilink, then there is NO Multilink.