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weesteev · 31-03-2011, 10:40

I used to use the TP Link load balancing router then switched to that Billion 7800N. All it can really offer is a failsafe if one connection fails, you wont get the benefit of combined speed of both connections. The variations in network latency between providers prevents data packets being split effectively over 2 connections, you will just end up with timeouts and packet drops. The QOS engine on the Billion is great, you can specify gaming/Voip to one connection then web browsing or even specific PC's to the the other connection (for example).

I use this at the moment, far more powerful... http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ProductID=9299

It is possible, just rather pointless, time consuming and pointless for home use. If you enjoy tinkering with tech then go for it, but otherwise I would spend your cash on something else.

31-03-2011, 10:40	#5
weesteev Cable Guru Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland Age: 43 Services: Virgin Media Gig1 RFOG, TV360, Stream, GoFibre 1Gb Posts: 1,050	Re: Cable and ADSL I used to use the TP Link load balancing router then switched to that Billion 7800N. All it can really offer is a failsafe if one connection fails, you wont get the benefit of combined speed of both connections. The variations in network latency between providers prevents data packets being split effectively over 2 connections, you will just end up with timeouts and packet drops. The QOS engine on the Billion is great, you can specify gaming/Voip to one connection then web browsing or even specific PC's to the the other connection (for example). I use this at the moment, far more powerful... http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ProductID=9299 It is possible, just rather pointless, time consuming and pointless for home use. If you enjoy tinkering with tech then go for it, but otherwise I would spend your cash on something else.