Two internet connections into an unmanaged switch

[belltt]

Is there any benefit to having two internet connections into the same switch?

If one connection goes down will the switch find the other connection?

If traffic was ever a problem would it utilize both connections?

Thanks

 

[jimbopalmer]

I suggest you google dual WAN router

It will do all the above.

I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[CiscoGuy33]

belltt,

If you are paying for 2 different connections then as Jimbo said above - you want a dual WAN router.

Most can load balance your traffic and the very least that they can do is take over when the other connection is down.

As Jimbo said - if you Google "dual wan router" you will get a ton of info and reviews!

Hope this helps!

E.A. Broda
CCNA, CCDA, CCAI, Network +