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Ngiam_x
Junior Member
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12-02-2023, 01:16 AM
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Hi, I’m having trouble linking two separate internet connections to a single PC. I used a Wi-Fi adapter for the first, but since I use Steam, I need a way to connect both without Wi-Fi.
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Ngiam_x
12-02-2023, 01:16 AM #1

Hi, I’m having trouble linking two separate internet connections to a single PC. I used a Wi-Fi adapter for the first, but since I use Steam, I need a way to connect both without Wi-Fi.

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zFlare22
Member
210
12-03-2023, 09:21 PM
#2
Another NIC likely installed. Uncertain about how the operating system will manage it, and whether prioritizing bandwidth across multiple networks is possible.
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zFlare22
12-03-2023, 09:21 PM #2

Another NIC likely installed. Uncertain about how the operating system will manage it, and whether prioritizing bandwidth across multiple networks is possible.

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ItZSniPe
Junior Member
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12-04-2023, 01:17 AM
#3
Windows typically employs one or the other by default. The alternative usually remains inactive unless you're running an app that lets you select a specific NIC. OBS supports this, so it should function properly. Bonding is also feasible, though it can become quite involved.
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ItZSniPe
12-04-2023, 01:17 AM #3

Windows typically employs one or the other by default. The alternative usually remains inactive unless you're running an app that lets you select a specific NIC. OBS supports this, so it should function properly. Bonding is also feasible, though it can become quite involved.

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Kr0ssPissi
Member
183
12-04-2023, 02:09 AM
#4
Streamers employs a load balancing router
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Kr0ssPissi
12-04-2023, 02:09 AM #4

Streamers employs a load balancing router

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skynootox
Junior Member
34
12-04-2023, 07:53 AM
#5
There are many approaches to handling things. Prioritizing QoS to give the game the highest priority and Twitch-stream second, then placing everything else in a bulk category functions well. Personally, I use mobile-broadband as WAN2 and fiber as WAN1, allowing me to set up my pfSense device to direct all Twitch traffic through WAN2 while directing other traffic over WAN1.
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skynootox
12-04-2023, 07:53 AM #5

There are many approaches to handling things. Prioritizing QoS to give the game the highest priority and Twitch-stream second, then placing everything else in a bulk category functions well. Personally, I use mobile-broadband as WAN2 and fiber as WAN1, allowing me to set up my pfSense device to direct all Twitch traffic through WAN2 while directing other traffic over WAN1.

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3nderBlender
Junior Member
9
12-19-2023, 04:01 PM
#6
Using a router such as pfSense offers excellent flexibility because you can manage traffic based on clients, IP addresses, ports, or any combination of these.
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3nderBlender
12-19-2023, 04:01 PM #6

Using a router such as pfSense offers excellent flexibility because you can manage traffic based on clients, IP addresses, ports, or any combination of these.

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renliff
Member
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12-20-2023, 01:35 AM
#7
There are various approaches; with DSL you can obtain a Bonded Line, essentially two lines linked to a load balancing modem so they share the workload and effectively boost your upload/download speeds. You might also use an older method of Bridging connections to achieve similar outcomes (though I haven't successfully used one). Another option is purchasing a load balance router that supports multiple lines.
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renliff
12-20-2023, 01:35 AM #7

There are various approaches; with DSL you can obtain a Bonded Line, essentially two lines linked to a load balancing modem so they share the workload and effectively boost your upload/download speeds. You might also use an older method of Bridging connections to achieve similar outcomes (though I haven't successfully used one). Another option is purchasing a load balance router that supports multiple lines.

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Reepety
Senior Member
374
12-31-2023, 07:44 AM
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Bonding and aggregation serve distinct purposes. Bonding is the sole effective approach to significantly increase your speed, operating consistently across each frame. Simply linking two routers without proper balancing between connections won't enhance performance or improve load distribution. Your connection will still be limited to the maximum capacity of a single link.
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Reepety
12-31-2023, 07:44 AM #8

Bonding and aggregation serve distinct purposes. Bonding is the sole effective approach to significantly increase your speed, operating consistently across each frame. Simply linking two routers without proper balancing between connections won't enhance performance or improve load distribution. Your connection will still be limited to the maximum capacity of a single link.

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___iRekt___
Senior Member
505
12-31-2023, 08:50 PM
#9
I understand.
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___iRekt___
12-31-2023, 08:50 PM #9

I understand.