Connection Teaming

[Keefe]

Has anyone ever tried to use two network cards together using connection teaming? SPAMI want to use it for something but i cannot find any good software to use. SPAMDOes anyone have any ideas?


Thanks

[Hulaboy]

One of my buddies here on campus actually used that setup. SPAMI'll try to get a hold of him and ask him how he did it and I'll get back to you when he does.

[Keefe]

Sweet, keep me updated!

[Hulaboy]

Well, my friend got back to me and he gave me some news that might not be too favorable to you. SPAMWhat he did was that he bought two Intel NIC cards and downloaded the software from Intel's website. SPAMFrom there, he said it was pretty easy doing the setup from the software. SPAMUnfortunately, he doesn't know if there is software out there to help configure non-Intel NICs. SPAMWhat brand are your NICs?

[Hulaboy]

I forgot to mention that the brand that he bought were the Intel PRO 100 Managment Series NIC cards. SPAMHe got it at Compgeeks.com for $8 a pop. SPAMI've managed to do a search for Connection Teaming software and I found that they do exist...except for the fact that they're kind of expensive. SPAMHere are some companies I was able to find...

Midcore.com (http://www.midcore.com/connteam.htm) with thier Midpoint software.
Vicomsoft.com (http://www.vicomsoft.com/solutions/business/biz.teaming.html) with SurfDoubler.

Those are some of the software companies I've managed to find. SPAMFor those that want to learn more about Connection Teaming, here is an article from Network Computing (http://www.networkcomputing.com/1215/1215f5.html) and other news.

I think it would be better to buy the two Intel NIC cards since you can get the software free. SPAMUnfortunately, I can't find anything on the web with that kind of a price tag on the NICs. SPAMThe lowest price I found for the NICs was $20 each. SPAMOf course, that isn't very much compared to the software alone that you would have to purchase separately if you decided to keep your NICs and by just the software itself.

[Keefe]

I have two Netgear ethernet cards.

I found some great software for the connection teaming. SPAMIt has lots of options and you can actually team any kind of net connection.

Check it out here...

http://www.midcore.com/homepage.htm

[Hulaboy]

Hehe...looks like we submitted a post at the same time. SPAMI saw Midcore's software and thought it was pretty impressive. SPAMI might give that a try if some extra money happens along my way.