Do I have the option to handle approximately 2 gigabits locally with these cards?
Do I have the option to handle approximately 2 gigabits locally with these cards?
In theory, Link Aggregation is feasible and referred to as Link Aggregation. The problem lies with Windows not supporting it. Also, your router or switch would need to support it, and another device on the network would be required, otherwise you'd be restricted to 2x1GbE instead of the full capability.
Hi, thanks for your message. To achieve a faster local transfer rate, you'd likely need 10GbE NIC cards and a router/switch supporting 10GbE ports. Let me know if you need more details! Regards, Gaz
Maybe 10gbe routers are either too costly or not really available for home users right now. You might set up a 10gbe switch, which are affordable these days—used models cost around $250 or $500 new. You could also use a 2.5gbe or 5gbe NIC or dongle (https://www.anandtech.com/show/14115/clu...ec-dongles). Routers with one or two of those ports are easier to find. What are you aiming to achieve?
It seems you're fortunate with just two PCs nearby. Are they positioned close together? If so, you can pair two 10GbE NICs and link the two machines directly. This creates a dedicated 10GbE connection solely for file transfers between them. The NICs are affordable, around $80-$100 each, and you only need a CAT6a cable. Remember, your drive speeds will be the limiting factor, but this setup won't affect your internet performance since it doesn<|pad|> to use a different network interface. The process is straightforward, even for someone new to networking.