Using more then one modem to get better speeds

[primal51]

Anyone know how to set up a AOpen 56k and a Genaric 36.6k Modem PCI together to get a better speed?

[Jon]

You can't.

Only way you can do what you're thinking of is to have two ISP accounts, two modems capable of the same speed, two phone lines and the ISP must support multilink.

This is also known as shotgunning.

[CJPC]

Not totally true.


You can hook up a 56K and a 33.6 together. I did it.

The speed was not the greatest, but it was better than 56K.

Connect speeds were at 70K with 9-11K Downloads.

I even used the same ISP account.

[Jon]

Then your ISP allows more than one logon for the same account and both modems would've had to be working at 33.6Kbps, but I do suppose that could work out.

What ISP if I may ask? Just interesting they allow simultaneous sessions if you didn't pay for it...unless it's some cheesey ISP that didn't know better. I was hoping mine was that irresponsible when I was home for a bit but no go...

[CJPC]

I have ATT (the 7/7 offer)

Regardless, service is great, and I always connect at 53.3

I used WIN2KAS (Advanced Server) with my pctel win modem(56K) and Lucent win modem (33.6). The PCTEL connected first at 53.3 and then the lucent connected at 34.7K and Windows bonded the lines!

[Warlord2]

what OS do you have?

I though XP can only bond lines?

[Bmxpunk86pl]

cjpd or Jon can anyof u explain to me how to do this while having one isp account? is there any good guides that i could read?

[CJPC]

I am running WINDOWS 2000 Advanced Server


Windows 98 can also bond lines.


Or as microsoft likes to call it "Multilink"

[It_The_Cow]

Can Windows 2000 Pro bond lines. I think a few of us are going to want a short tutorial as well

[CJPC]

I am getting a guide right now. Sit tight...

[CJPC]

Ok here is a guide to do it in WIN9X and WIN2K (All Versions)

It says ISDN Modem: you do the same thing. When you have 2 Modems Installed they will come up, with one checked.

http://www.soficom.com.eg/Members_Corner/multilink.asp


Hope it helps everyone!

[CJPC]

More in depth for windows 98 and ME:

http://www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews/0,4161,2584801,00.html


And for more:

(from http://www.pipeline.com.au/Internet/Support/AdvancedModem/MultilinkModem.htm )

MULTILINK PPP CONNECTIONS
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What is a "multi-link PPP" connection?
Multi-link PPP connections allow you increase the bandwidth of your Internet connection by using 2 or more modems simultaneously. For example you may dial in using two 56K modems and achieve speeds of up to 112Kbps

The Pipeline Internet digital modem servers in Geelong and Melbourne are capable of accepting multi-link PPP connections on both ISDN and modem lines.


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What operating systems are compatible with multi-link PPP?
Windows 95 includes support for Multi-link PPP connections if you install the DialUpNetworking (DUN) v1.2 or v1.3 upgrades
Windows 98 includes built-in support for Multi-link PPP
Windows NT 4.0 includes built-in support for Multi-link PPP
Windows 2000 includes built-in support for Multi-link PPP

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How do I configure my computer to use Multi-link PPP?
Prerequisites for all operating systems :
You will need two (or more) phone lines - one for each modem
Make sure you have got all your modems installed correctly in ControlPanel -> Modems
Make sure your computer has a working connection to Pipeline Internet
WINDOWS 95 (not a recommended operating system for use for multi-link connections)

Check to see if you have DUN 1.2 or better installed.
Go to MyComputer-> DialUpNetworking -> Right Click on Pipeline -> Choose Properties
Look to see if you have a tab called "Multilink".
If you have got the Multilink tab then you have got DUN 1.2 or better
If you have not got the Multilink tab you will need to download a newer version of DUN. We have prepared some instructions showing how to do it.
Go to the Multilink tab and add in the additional modems that you want to use
Now try connecting as usual. If all goes well the 1st modem will dial and connect. Then the 2nd modem will dial and connect.
If you right-click on the DUN status icon on the taskbar, then choose properties, you will see more info about the multi-link connection including total bandwidth available, number of lines in use, bytes sent and received. It is also possible to disconnect the lines one at a time without loosing the connection to the Internet if you decide you don't need the extra multi-link bandwidth any more.
WINDOWS 98
Go to MyComputer-> DialUpNetworking -> Right Click on Pipeline -> Choose Properties
Go to the Multilink tab and add in the additional modems that you want to use
Now try connecting as usual. If all goes well the 1st modem will dial and connect. Then the 2nd modem will dial and connect.
If you right-click on the DUN status icon on the taskbar, then choose properties, you will see more info about the Multilink connection including total bandwidth available, number of lines in use, bytes sent and received. It is also possible to disconnect the lines one at a time without loosing the connection to the Internet if you decide you don't need the extra multi-link bandwidth any more.
WINDOWS NT 4.0 (works well with multi-link configurations)
Go to MyComputer -> DialUpNetworking -> More -> Edit entry and modem properties
Go to the Basic Tab
In the "Dial using" box, choose "Multiple lines"
Click configure, and then tag the modems you wish to use. Assign them all the same phone number
After dialling in, you can use the "Dial-Up Networking Monitor" (in the Control Panel) to example the stats for the connection. You can also hang up (but not resume) individual lines
WINDOWS 2000 (works well with multi-link configurations)

Go to Start -> Settings -> Network and Dialup Connections
Right click your Pipeline Internet icon and choose Properties
On the General tab :
Tick the boxes next to the modems you wish to use
Tick the box : "All devices dial the same phone number" and enter the Geelong or Melbourne digital server number in the box.
Press Configure
Maximum Speed : 115200
Tick the 3 hardware feature boxes
Tick the enable modem speaker box
Press OK
On the Options tab :
Choose a suitable option in the "Multiple Devices" box. You can choose to dial all the modems, or you can even configure Windows 2000 to automatically use the additional lines only when there is heavy traffic. Most commonly you would choose to dial all modems.
Now, next time you dial into Pipeline Internet you will hear both modems dialling. Once the connection you can view stats for the connection via Start -> Setting -> Network and Dialup Connections -> Right click the Pipeline Icon -> Status. If you then click onto the Details tab, you can drop/reconnect lines as needed.

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Multi-link Notes :

Pipeline does not officially support multi-link connections on anything but ISDN connections. So you are welcome to tinker with this type of setup but we do not guarantee it will work for you. We do not provide provide telephone or email tech support on this subject.
If you dial in with 2 lines, you are accruing time at double the normal rate. eg if you dial in for 1 hour using 2 lines, you will be billed for 2 hours use.
Try and use modems of similar speed for best results. Although it is possible to say bundle a 14.K modem line with a 56K modem line, this will give unbalanced throughput, slowing overall speed.
There is some overhead in the sharing of data over multiple lines so using 2 modems will not give exactly double the throughput. The more lines in the multi-link bundle, the more overhead is incurred. It is generally accepted that 4 is the maximum usable number of lines in a multi-link bundle.
Windows NT and Windows 2000 work very reliably with multi-link connections. Windows 95/98 seems to not work as well for most people.
Under Win95/Win98 - some users have reported getting much better performance if they lower their COM port buffers to 1. (MyComputer -> DialUpNetworking -> Right click Pipeline -> Properties -> Configure -> Connection -> Port Settings)

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[rocknindy]

Would this work on a cable modem...I know i would have to have 2 IP's but........I have 2 cable modems just wondering I think in theory it would work. Any thoughts?

[CJPC]

With DSL connections it would. (PPoE)

Not with a DSL and a cable

But 2 cables? I dont know.

Because with cable it is always on, no having to connect.

If you 2 Cable ISP's (or 2 accounts) in which you had to hit a button to connect to the cable network, then yes.

[Warlord2]

Ive heard it being done with a dsl and a cable modem using Midpoint.exe

I will be trying it for a month sense Im getting dsl before I close my account with cable

[CJPC]

I did not know that was possible.


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