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Considering two ISPs for backup and improved performance

Considering two ISPs for backup and improved performance

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DzoniGamer_YT
Member
52
09-17-2016, 12:15 PM
#1
Hey everyone, it seems like working from home will be the usual for us both. We can't risk network problems affecting our tasks, so I'm thinking about switching to another ISP for backup broadband. I'm also hoping that using two ISPs together will speed things up—hopefully it works. Does this make sense and are you expecting it to be possible?
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DzoniGamer_YT
09-17-2016, 12:15 PM #1

Hey everyone, it seems like working from home will be the usual for us both. We can't risk network problems affecting our tasks, so I'm thinking about switching to another ISP for backup broadband. I'm also hoping that using two ISPs together will speed things up—hopefully it works. Does this make sense and are you expecting it to be possible?

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tyharris14
Member
166
09-18-2016, 11:37 PM
#2
Without robust network equipment, combining two connections isn't feasible. Let me know what you intend to merge the lines into. Also, tell me about your available connection methods.
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tyharris14
09-18-2016, 11:37 PM #2

Without robust network equipment, combining two connections isn't feasible. Let me know what you intend to merge the lines into. Also, tell me about your available connection methods.

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dani2401
Member
226
09-26-2016, 04:56 PM
#3
You can only effectively merge several links to boost speed through one ISP, otherwise it mostly just distributes traffic.
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dani2401
09-26-2016, 04:56 PM #3

You can only effectively merge several links to boost speed through one ISP, otherwise it mostly just distributes traffic.

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walee123
Senior Member
737
09-30-2016, 05:41 AM
#4
You won't reach higher speeds or lower latency, but if your connection is slow due to traffic, you can allocate one network for yourself and the other for your partner. A straightforward test would be to connect just one person and compare the results.
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walee123
09-30-2016, 05:41 AM #4

You won't reach higher speeds or lower latency, but if your connection is slow due to traffic, you can allocate one network for yourself and the other for your partner. A straightforward test would be to connect just one person and compare the results.

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ImJesse1
Member
55
10-07-2016, 08:40 AM
#5
I’m completely unsure about what I’m doing. Haha. I’d like to have some backup in case one ISP fails, so the other remains available. Up to now, it hasn’t happened for us that both ISPs dropped at the same time according to our neighbors.
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ImJesse1
10-07-2016, 08:40 AM #5

I’m completely unsure about what I’m doing. Haha. I’d like to have some backup in case one ISP fails, so the other remains available. Up to now, it hasn’t happened for us that both ISPs dropped at the same time according to our neighbors.

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howitis1
Member
55
10-21-2016, 10:43 PM
#6
You could achieve this by using two routers and linking them via WiFi. If one fails, you switch to the other network. However, running both devices off a single device isn't straightforward or cost-effective. Edit: The available connection methods are crucial in this situation.
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howitis1
10-21-2016, 10:43 PM #6

You could achieve this by using two routers and linking them via WiFi. If one fails, you switch to the other network. However, running both devices off a single device isn't straightforward or cost-effective. Edit: The available connection methods are crucial in this situation.

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WildCandy
Senior Member
675
10-28-2016, 06:11 AM
#7
It's clear you're pointing out a limitation. Increasing speed isn't feasible with that setup.
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WildCandy
10-28-2016, 06:11 AM #7

It's clear you're pointing out a limitation. Increasing speed isn't feasible with that setup.

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coyote888
Posting Freak
838
10-29-2016, 08:38 AM
#8
When something fails, double-check that the cables in the ground are different for each component to avoid simultaneous failures.
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coyote888
10-29-2016, 08:38 AM #8

When something fails, double-check that the cables in the ground are different for each component to avoid simultaneous failures.

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augustb19907
Senior Member
456
10-29-2016, 04:56 PM
#9
You're being told about the different ways to connect or link things in this space. It's like knowing the various tools you can use to reach what you need.
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augustb19907
10-29-2016, 04:56 PM #9

You're being told about the different ways to connect or link things in this space. It's like knowing the various tools you can use to reach what you need.

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shadowgtr
Member
222
10-29-2016, 05:13 PM
#10
What connection are you considering—cable, DSL, fiber, satellite, or something else? What speed options are available to you?
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shadowgtr
10-29-2016, 05:13 PM #10

What connection are you considering—cable, DSL, fiber, satellite, or something else? What speed options are available to you?

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