NETWORKING QUESTION

[FireElf]

i would like to know is there a way to make one LAN using two internet connections? if so what kind of hardware would i need?

 

[pmkincaid]

I'm not sure I follow what exactly you are trying to do... Are you trying to connect to the internet from a LAN using two seperate connections to the internet? What type of connection is it to the internet, dialup, dedicated?<br>
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If you could elaborate on what exactly you are trying to do, I'd be happy to try and help.<br>
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Thanks,<br>
Paul Kincaid

 

[psykster]

No you cannot create a lan out of two internet connections.
A lan(local area network) is a series of computers that can share files, internet and programs across a speific type of wiring called RJ45. You can accomplish this through crossover wiring or using a hub or switch. What you might be trying to get at is making one internet connection out of two dial up modems (2 56k= 110k). This is covered in another part of this forum.

 

[edfair]

Firewall on both ends to connect ot the ISP. And fixed IP addresses from your ISP. And 2 dsl or T1 lines with routers.
Oh, I forgot the most important thing. Money. Ed Fair
efair@atlnet.com

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[Maruis]

Yes it is possible!
You need 2 routers and a firewall that can handle multiple interfaces.
Remember that you also need to own an IP range that you can subnet into 2 networks. Thats the only way to get the routers to work together.

Hope this helps

 

[nationavon]

Minimum two routers and two load balancers(RadWare).

 

[Tels]

sounds like a cry for VPN to me
for pint$ = 1 to 20
for pint$ = pint$ + 1
if pint$ = 20 goto HOME
next pint$

 

[ceh4702]

Ive seen Modems that use two phonelines from the same device to double the bandwidth, but I have never seen a computer with one installed. I am assuming that the modem driver is designed to manage the 2 lines for you. Must be a hassle to tie up 2 phone lines. DSL might be less expensive than paying for 2 phone lines if it is available. If you do not like my post feel free to point out your opinion or my errors.

 

[DRendar]

Yes this sounds like the guy is trying to create a VPN to me too.

FireElf, what exactly are you trying to do?

Dash
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