Exploring Network Bonding for Two or More ISPs - Key Steps #2
Exploring Network Bonding for Two or More ISPs - Key Steps #2
Hey there! I've watched the video multiple times and it really sparked my interest. If you're willing to help, please pass along the model and brand for the device that connects three ISP lines. For the part that links two services, let me know the model or a general name.
After reviewing your first comment, I thought about adding a router right away. I’d prefer not to rely on extra services like Speedify. If you're not familiar with advanced search terms, just give me a brand or a rough name and I’ll share what I find.
I’m trying to improve my local upload speeds, which are currently between 2 to 4 Mbps. My current provider has offered a second line and a competitor is handling the third. I’m aiming for three theoretical connections with 20 Mbps uploads and 5 Mbps downloads—potentially reaching around 80 Mbps download and 15 Mbps upload. It’s a significant upgrade compared to owning a Ferrari!
Feel free to share your insights or recommendations.
Speedify offers an easy answer. I’ll use an older machine with a few network cards as the router. For the switch, a gigabit unmanaged model works well at home—just match the number of ports required.
A high-end router alone isn’t sufficient to connect two internet links together. You also require a reliable broadband connection with a remote server to serve as a relay. In the video, Linus utilized a third-party service called iTel. This was a separate company (not your ISP) that essentially created a premium VPN for Linus. The same applies to the @Electronics Wizardy recommendation of Speedify. In both cases, iTel had a server with an extremely fast internet connection, similar to what Speedify offers. Although I’ve heard some negative feedback about Speedify claiming it can be slow, during my quick search I didn’t find any other alternatives. I did come across a post explaining how to set up your own server and VPN tunnel. However, just reading the summary, you’ll need solid knowledge of Linux and networking if you hope to make this work. https://serverfault.com/questions/977589...d-failover There could be other ready-made solutions like Speedify at iTel, but I’m not aware of any others.