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Connect two Ethernet ports together

Connect two Ethernet ports together

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hitmen20
Junior Member
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02-16-2023, 03:55 AM
#1
The optimal method involves using your managed switch to combine the two Ethernet ports into a single LAG.
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hitmen20
02-16-2023, 03:55 AM #1

The optimal method involves using your managed switch to combine the two Ethernet ports into a single LAG.

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winnerplay25
Senior Member
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02-21-2023, 02:18 PM
#2
The objective is clear, and we have a defined target. There are several clients involved in this process.
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winnerplay25
02-21-2023, 02:18 PM #2

The objective is clear, and we have a defined target. There are several clients involved in this process.

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DangoBravo
Posting Freak
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03-08-2023, 01:30 AM
#3
I checked your setup and thought about boosting the port speed. Creating a LAG on the switch might help, but it depends on the hardware limits and configuration. Your NAS is also connected via the same switch, so you’ll need to ensure it can handle the traffic. Running Windows 10 shouldn’t pose major issues, but performance gains may vary. It’s worth testing with a speed test to confirm.
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DangoBravo
03-08-2023, 01:30 AM #3

I checked your setup and thought about boosting the port speed. Creating a LAG on the switch might help, but it depends on the hardware limits and configuration. Your NAS is also connected via the same switch, so you’ll need to ensure it can handle the traffic. Running Windows 10 shouldn’t pose major issues, but performance gains may vary. It’s worth testing with a speed test to confirm.

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03-09-2023, 09:57 AM
#4
Examine NIC Teaming options. Windows doesn't support this on none server operating systems—I don't think so. You'll need to check if your network card has compatible drivers. Some do, others don't. If not, you may have to run a Windows Server OS to get it working.
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Enderzilla_FTW
03-09-2023, 09:57 AM #4

Examine NIC Teaming options. Windows doesn't support this on none server operating systems—I don't think so. You'll need to check if your network card has compatible drivers. Some do, others don't. If not, you may have to run a Windows Server OS to get it working.

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Woozywolf65
Member
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03-09-2023, 11:05 AM
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You have multiple 10GbE clients and want to configure LACP between a switch and a Windows 10 server. That’s correct. I’m not familiar with Windows 10 supporting LACP directly; it’s typically a server-only feature. You might need a server edition of Windows or a NIC that supports LACP natively. Another option is using an OS like FreeNAS that inherently supports LACP.
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Woozywolf65
03-09-2023, 11:05 AM #5

You have multiple 10GbE clients and want to configure LACP between a switch and a Windows 10 server. That’s correct. I’m not familiar with Windows 10 supporting LACP directly; it’s typically a server-only feature. You might need a server edition of Windows or a NIC that supports LACP natively. Another option is using an OS like FreeNAS that inherently supports LACP.

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CadBane_
Member
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03-10-2023, 12:16 AM
#6
It seems Windows 10 supported NIC teaming. With an Intel X540-T2 card, I’ll check if there’s any built-in capability.
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CadBane_
03-10-2023, 12:16 AM #6

It seems Windows 10 supported NIC teaming. With an Intel X540-T2 card, I’ll check if there’s any built-in capability.