Combine CPE 210 and CPE 510 to achieve 600 Mbps
Combine CPE 210 and CPE 510 to achieve 600 Mbps
With two sending and two receiving CPE 510s, each capping at 300 Mbps, the total could reach 600 Mbps if traffic is balanced. The setup allows for load distribution or mirroring without issues. However, a loop might occur if data cycles unexpectedly between devices.
You can't simply place two of them together on the same switch for increased speed. Running them through the identical switch will cause a loop and could lead to problems if you don’t have proper setup to handle it. It’s usually better to use bonding or other methods to combine them, though a single high-speed link is likely the best solution.
Links are quicker, though they cost significantly more—often five times or more. With two Ethernet ports on my PC, I’m curious if connecting both feeds together would boost speed without creating a loop. Bridging them could work, but it depends on the setup.
Using a router with ECMP can yield close-to-linear improvements when both routes are identical. The approach you mentioned isn't practical because most layer 2 load balancers process each connection individually, making the method less effective than simple arithmetic like 300 plus 300.
it involves a CPE510 and CPE210 devices connected through a switch, with the intention of linking them to a main PC. I haven’t configured anything yet, just the setup plan using the parts I have on hand. A 500 Mbps or 450 Mbps would be ideal, though 300 Mbps seems manageable if needed. Alternatively, they could connect to two different ports on my main computer—whichever is simpler. If this isn’t feasible, I’ll abandon the project and focus on a more affordable option like 600 Mbps or gigabit point-to-point. Any suggestions or options for a higher speed would be greatly appreciated.