2 modems simulataneously - single modem speed

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Hi folks sorry if this has been covered elsewhere.
I have a desktop modem connected via ethernet, I'd like to connect my USB modem to the same computer in order to get better speeds but currently if I do so my speed is not doubled - in fact its not improved at all; its like one modem doesn't get used even though both are connected. Both modems are setup to work on the same login.
What do I need to do setup-wise to get them to work together to get faster speeds? I understand it can be done...
Thanks....
 
What are you using to split the traffic between the modems ?

Also I think that iBust only lets you use your login on one device at a time
 
Nerfherder said:
What are you using to split the traffic between the modems ?

Also I think that iBust only lets you use your login on one device at a time
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I wouldn't know how to split the traffic...?
I can use both modems at the same time on different computers so I don't think the login is the issue...
 
divv said:
I wouldn't know how to split the traffic...?
I can use both modems at the same time on different computers so I don't think the login is the issue...
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your pc cant use the connection from both modems at once so it only uses one (even though both are connected to the net), I don't think it I possible without special software or hardware
 
Hey all. I have just posted this elsewhere but perhaps the folks subscribed to this thread may respond faster and more knowledgeable.

I have a desktop modem connected via ethernet, I'd like to connect my USB modem to the same computer in order to get better speeds but currently if I do so my speed is not doubled - in fact its not improved at all; its like one modem doesn't get used even though both are connected. Both modems are setup to work on the same login.
What do I need to do setup-wise to get them to work together to get faster speeds? I understand it can be done - otherwise why would people on this thread refer to 2 modems...?
Thanks....
 
divv said:
Hey all. I have just posted this elsewhere but perhaps the folks subscribed to this thread may respond faster and more knowledgeable.

I have a desktop modem connected via ethernet, I'd like to connect my USB modem to the same computer in order to get better speeds but currently if I do so my speed is not doubled - in fact its not improved at all; its like one modem doesn't get used even though both are connected. Both modems are setup to work on the same login.
What do I need to do setup-wise to get them to work together to get faster speeds? I understand it can be done - otherwise why would people on this thread refer to 2 modems...?
Thanks....
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People using two separate PC's for downloading

OR if you had two desktop modems you can use a network load balancer device like a Mikrotik router, this method wont give you 2Mbps but 2 x 1 Mbps per connection, so instead of one download running at 220KBps you will have 2 separate downloads running at 110KBps each
 
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RVQ said:
People using two separate PC's for downloading or if you had two desktop modems you can use a network load balancer device like a Mikrotik router...
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Thanks RVQ. Do you know if you end up with the same IP address on both computers if you use separate computers?
 
divv said:
Thanks RVQ. Do you know if you end up with the same IP address on both computers if you use separate computers?
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Nope, separate connections = separate IPs
 
you can use a virtual pc for the usb modem and your pc for the Ethernet modem and run download in parallel on both "pc's". I'm currently using a setup like this for my virtual web server.
 
Mental-Tree said:
you can use a virtual pc for the usb modem and your pc for the Ethernet modem and run download in parallel on both "pc's". I'm currently using a setup like this for my virtual web server.
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If anyone would know its you Mental-Tree! Thanks - is this difficult to set up? (I'll Google it but if you have some specific tips please post them or perhaps PM me?)
Thanks again!
 
isie said:
@Mental-Tree HEHE :p you got a fan - at least some one will try protect you when i get down to tying you to a tree :whistle:
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Oh don't be so sure - if he pulls another prank like the one that caused you to set fire to him last time I will HELP you tie him to the tree..! ;-)
I'm currently trying to set up the virtual on the relevant machine.. taking a while...
 
I wonder if something like routesentry would help.

I'm sure that there must be some software that lets you load balance between the connections.
 
I know you get firewalls and other software programs that use a second modem for redundancy but I don't think there's anything capable of load balancing. I'm sure someone could write a program that could do this but then you would have to use either 2 Ethernet modems or one Ethernet and on usb modem as the usb drivers for windows will only recognize one modem at a time.

Edit: I think it may be possible to set up a load balancing type scenario in Linux, I'll investigate that later and post feedback.
 
Mental-Tree said:
... but then you would have to use either 2 Ethernet modems or one Ethernet and on usb modem as the usb drivers for windows will only recognize one modem at a time.
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Well I am running 1 USB and one ethernet so that part isn't a problem..
Getting my old XP machine set-up to do VM and other fancy things is the harder part. I may need to do as originally suggested which is run 2 separate machines.. (which is possible, I have done that in the past).
 
Nerfherder said:
I wonder if something like routesentry would help.

I'm sure that there must be some software that lets you load balance between the connections.
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Hi Nerrherder, following on from your post I have just looked at Router Sentry; my impression is that it "splits" a connection whereas I am wanting to "combine" two connections? Or am I missing a function it performs?
 
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Here is how I do it, yes I know it is useless for the usb/ethernet problem
Even this scheme is pretty braindead, but works well for me.

2x iBurst network modems
1x mikrotik router

The magic all happens in the mikrotik
every second new outgoing connection it marks
modem 1 handles all unmarked connections
modem 2 handles all marked connections

So this then basically splits the traffic in 2 and each modem gets a share to handle.

For WinXp maybe this would help
http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/951/

Seems that this forces Xp to randomly use one of the network connections.
 
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