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matthew4321 · 18-01-08, 11:59 PM

does any1 know how to setup 2 cabvle modems on one pc. iv got two modems with diffent macs and both running together, what software do i need to run them as a 40m??? iv looked at wingate, but cant understand it. HELP!!

lincsat · 19-01-08, 12:02 AM

You are going to need to use teaming software like wingate, or use a Linux box, or easiest is to get a Dual-Wan router - there are a few around, but you do get what you pay for. The £20 Hawking isn't much good.

matthew4321 · 19-01-08, 12:09 AM

on the linux side, do u mean a linux server?? if so what is the best, red hat?

matthew4321 · 19-01-08, 10:00 AM

hi guys, iv done it, its not quite 40meg as i hoped it would be, but im very happy with the speed. its about 36m, if im downloading from a site and 40meg if im useing bit torrent. but when i do a speed test it only test one modem??? a bit strange!

cant wait for the 50meg to arrive! that will be fun!

lincsat · 19-01-08, 03:04 PM

The speedtest is just a single connection, so it will only use one modem. Torrents, usenet and downloads (using a download manager) will use multiple connections, so you can get the best speed.

Best speed I've managed is 32meg, but it's usually around 20-22meg - 1.4meg upload is useful though

slacky · 19-01-08, 03:38 PM

wheres the guide for this as i wouldnt mind giving it a go

matthew4321 · 19-01-08, 07:27 PM

there's not realy a guide. just get two cable modems. both working on the same line together. ie diffent mac on both. the download wingate and install. most of it is wizard based, but have your hardware setup first befor running there software so it can see both modems.

slacky · 19-01-08, 08:19 PM

connect them both using a splitter? how do i connect to the pc?

matthew4321 · 19-01-08, 10:08 PM

hi, connect them both using a splitter, then with your pc, put 2 nic cards in, and plug in the ethernet cables. then run wingate.... then you should be online. dont ask me how to use wingate coz i got it running by fluke, dont know how. but not broken so i dont want to fix it...

HOPE THIS HELPS!!

slacky · 19-01-08, 11:58 PM

any way of connecting it to a router as i connect through a router but it only has 1 internet port on the back

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matthew4321 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 129 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: seting up 2x 20m cable modems on one computer! hi guys, iv done it, its not quite 40meg as i hoped it would be, but im very happy with the speed. its about 36m, if im downloading from a site and 40meg if im useing bit torrent. but when i do a speed test it only test one modem??? a bit strange! cant wait for the 50meg to arrive! that will be fun!


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19-01-08, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 616 Times in 134 Posts	Re: seting up 2x 20m cable modems on one computer! The speedtest is just a single connection, so it will only use one modem. Torrents, usenet and downloads (using a download manager) will use multiple connections, so you can get the best speed. Best speed I've managed is 32meg, but it's usually around 20-22meg - 1.4meg upload is useful though __________________ Technomate TM5200D £53, Eurovox MAX V £100 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum

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slacky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 419 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: seting up 2x 20m cable modems on one computer! wheres the guide for this as i wouldnt mind giving it a go

19-01-08, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
matthew4321 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 129 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: seting up 2x 20m cable modems on one computer! there's not realy a guide. just get two cable modems. both working on the same line together. ie diffent mac on both. the download wingate and install. most of it is wizard based, but have your hardware setup first befor running there software so it can see both modems.

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slacky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 419 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: seting up 2x 20m cable modems on one computer! connect them both using a splitter? how do i connect to the pc?

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matthew4321 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 129 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: seting up 2x 20m cable modems on one computer! hi, connect them both using a splitter, then with your pc, put 2 nic cards in, and plug in the ethernet cables. then run wingate.... then you should be online. dont ask me how to use wingate coz i got it running by fluke, dont know how. but not broken so i dont want to fix it... HOPE THIS HELPS!!

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slacky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 419 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: seting up 2x 20m cable modems on one computer! any way of connecting it to a router as i connect through a router but it only has 1 internet port on the back

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