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« on: November 05, 2009, 04:35:07 AM »

Hello everybody,

I would like to know whether we can use two broadband connections in one network?

I am having a network with 7 computers and I have two broadband connections, one is 512 kbps and another is 256 kbps, all the systems are setted as acquire IP address automatically, now my question is how to use both of the broadbands in network to get maximum benefit of speed..

I am connecting the internet connection directly into a switch from where i will get internet to all the computers.  Right now i am connecting one broadband connection at a time.  please tell me the procedure to use both connections at a time.

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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2009, 06:48:29 AM »

Combining them both will result in more bandwidth but no gain in speed. You will need a dual WAN router like this one http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2820.html

You can download the manual for it here http://www.draytek.co.uk/support/downloads.html

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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2009, 09:22:36 AM »

It may not be an option for you but a single faster connection would give you better service.  Anymore, a 256 kbps connection barely qualifies as broadband.
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2009, 01:37:42 PM »

... Anymore, a 256 kbps connection barely qualifies as broadband...
DSL upload speed

Here's a sampling:
Downstream/Upstream
6.0Mbps/512kbps
3.0Mbps/384kbps
1.5Mbps/256kbps
768kbps/128kbps
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2009, 02:07:14 PM »

Find another ISP that will give you 1.5 mbps or better.
Much more cost effective.

Here in California one service offers this:
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Pricing Information
Location: California
Starting as low as $79.99 /month
Speeds up to 7.1Mbps for qualifying customers for 12 months with a 3-year contract (plus taxes and fees).
But you may find better deals. Google DSL Prices
AT&T claims to have 6 mbps for $35. But read the fine print.
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