Re: combining internet connections

[Alexander Dalloz <alexander dalloz uni-bielefeld de>]

Am Mo, den 01.03.2004 schrieb Craig Tinson um 15:08:

> I was just having a thought... and wondered if anyone had any pointers
> or even know if this is possible.. 
> 
> I have a 1Mb cable connection.. and am getting a 2Mb DSL line installed
> in a couple of days.. 
> 
> I was wondering if I can use both connections... from one gateway
> machine.. and combine them.. effectively have a 3Mb connection..
> 
> I know this used to be do-able on dialup connections and ISDN.. but
> never considered it might be possible on broadband connections too..
> 
> Anyone ever done this? or even better have any howto's or docs?
> 
> TIA
> 
> Craig

This is possible using iptables and routing (using ip from iproute2).
Not in the meaning of heaving 3Mbit but to route some
connections/services over one cable connection and routing other
services over the second line.

You may read the advanced routing howto on www.tldp.org and other
documents about that topic.

Alexander


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