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Yes, two 1 GB Ethernet NICs can be connected to a PC and work together to boost internet performance.

Yes, two 1 GB Ethernet NICs can be connected to a PC and work together to boost internet performance.

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Anselhero
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06-02-2016, 04:36 PM
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You're looking at your Ciara Desktop I7-3770 with two 1GB Ethernet cards but only one Ethernet port. Considering an Ethernet splitter could help you use both ports, but it might not be necessary if you only need one. A 2.5GB NIC would give you more bandwidth and potentially better performance for your setup.
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06-02-2016, 04:36 PM #1

You're looking at your Ciara Desktop I7-3770 with two 1GB Ethernet cards but only one Ethernet port. Considering an Ethernet splitter could help you use both ports, but it might not be necessary if you only need one. A 2.5GB NIC would give you more bandwidth and potentially better performance for your setup.

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06-13-2016, 06:16 AM
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The Ethernet splitter only divides one port into two, but both ends still connect to the same port, so speed is limited by that single port. To run two network cards, you'd need them on both sides and support features like link aggregation. A 2.5 Gbit NIC won't help much unless your ISP router offers more than 1 Gbps and you're paying for higher speeds at home.
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06-13-2016, 06:16 AM #2

The Ethernet splitter only divides one port into two, but both ends still connect to the same port, so speed is limited by that single port. To run two network cards, you'd need them on both sides and support features like link aggregation. A 2.5 Gbit NIC won't help much unless your ISP router offers more than 1 Gbps and you're paying for higher speeds at home.

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06-20-2016, 09:18 PM
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Only part of the truth—still you gain from faster local connections (like a NAS or server on the same network). Yes, it does boost your speed, but you must turn on "port bundling" first to unlock its full potential.
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06-20-2016, 09:18 PM #3

Only part of the truth—still you gain from faster local connections (like a NAS or server on the same network). Yes, it does boost your speed, but you must turn on "port bundling" first to unlock its full potential.

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06-20-2016, 10:00 PM
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This relies heavily on your internet connection speed. Your ISP contract should list it, or you can run a speed test on speedtest.com.
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06-20-2016, 10:00 PM #4

This relies heavily on your internet connection speed. Your ISP contract should list it, or you can run a speed test on speedtest.com.

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06-20-2016, 10:06 PM
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The focus is on internet performance. Transferring large amounts of data between devices works better when each has a 2.5 Gbps connection. Make sure the device you're using to route traffic supports that speed.
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PetiteAda
06-20-2016, 10:06 PM #5

The focus is on internet performance. Transferring large amounts of data between devices works better when each has a 2.5 Gbps connection. Make sure the device you're using to route traffic supports that speed.

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06-22-2016, 12:42 PM
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The simplest method to boost internet performance is purchasing a quicker link. I’m able to obtain connections that are five times faster than my existing setup, yet the cost isn’t justified.
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06-22-2016, 12:42 PM #6

The simplest method to boost internet performance is purchasing a quicker link. I’m able to obtain connections that are five times faster than my existing setup, yet the cost isn’t justified.

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06-24-2016, 07:16 PM
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Shifted to Networking
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IPuckFenguins
06-24-2016, 07:16 PM #7

Shifted to Networking

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06-25-2016, 12:09 AM
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Using the internet speed test, I achieved 69.9 Mps download and 44.4 Mbps upload over Ethernet. There’s no server or NAS involved. My main worry is a possible bottleneck from a single 1 GB NIC. I’ll contact my internet provider for more details.
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06-25-2016, 12:09 AM #8

Using the internet speed test, I achieved 69.9 Mps download and 44.4 Mbps upload over Ethernet. There’s no server or NAS involved. My main worry is a possible bottleneck from a single 1 GB NIC. I’ll contact my internet provider for more details.

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xCommy
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06-26-2016, 08:08 PM
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What bandwidth are you using? With about 70 Mbps going out, a 1 Gbps card won’t slow you down.
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xCommy
06-26-2016, 08:08 PM #9

What bandwidth are you using? With about 70 Mbps going out, a 1 Gbps card won’t slow you down.

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