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Sir Kenyth · 06-26-2003, 05:41 PM

Questions

1. Why do you have two IP's? Do you have more than one web server? Are you wanting more than one node on your subnet, and if so, are you unable to use NAT?

2. Do you mean you have more than one physical WAN connection? Two IP's means nothing for bandwidth. It's just reserved node addresses on your available subnet.

Putting two NICs in a server would only be useful if you wanted to overcome your single NIC being the bottleneck. It would double your potential throughput from the server to the next device. In this case, install and configure your NICs. Connect both to a suitable (fast) hub or switch. From there to the router. The router should hook directly to the WAN.

The only reason you would need multiple routers is if you had multiple subnets. I don't think you do. Please explain what you are trying to do in more detail.

06-26-2003, 05:41 PM	#3
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	Questions 1. Why do you have two IP's? Do you have more than one web server? Are you wanting more than one node on your subnet, and if so, are you unable to use NAT? 2. Do you mean you have more than one physical WAN connection? Two IP's means nothing for bandwidth. It's just reserved node addresses on your available subnet. Putting two NICs in a server would only be useful if you wanted to overcome your single NIC being the bottleneck. It would double your potential throughput from the server to the next device. In this case, install and configure your NICs. Connect both to a suitable (fast) hub or switch. From there to the router. The router should hook directly to the WAN. The only reason you would need multiple routers is if you had multiple subnets. I don't think you do. Please explain what you are trying to do in more detail. __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.