30M : Virgin 2 way splitter

Originally Posted by adduxi

Guys,

Don't get too excited about what I'm at. Yes, I have a dual WAN router, taking VM and BT together, but it does NOT BOND. It does allow multiple devices to use both ISP's at once, but does not allow for one device to be on one site and use both ISP's.
It will allow use of both ISP concurrently, and load balances with a ratio of VM to BT WAN supplies. Sort of if VM is 100 and BT is 50 then the balance is approx 2:1 if that makes sense?
It will also do failover in the event of one ISP going down.

Sorry if this seems a bit vague, but I'm not the best at getting this over

After postings from Quasi, I did question my decision with the TP-Link, but configuring DDWRT onto a DLink was just a step too far.
I had already discounted pfSense as it needs a server to run on.
At the end of the day, I'm happy with what I have and it really was a plug and play, easy to use, solution

Ah I see - thanks for the clarification.

[adduxi]

Originally Posted by ferretuk

I think it would be worth describing what you think the benefits of two connections are... Personally I think you're wasting money on something that won't actually help

Agree, I went for the Dual WAN to assist with the household demands on streaming and Xbox Live mostly.
With teenagers streaming movies, etc. etc. it works pretty well, and I don't hear any complaints which makes my life a bit less stressful.

I see what you did now. If I can't get both lines to download something together then I might as well just have 2 hubs and do what you do and balance the devices between the 2.

[General Maximus]

it wasn't what I thought either. I assumed you would be able to do some sort of channel bonding so that if I downloaded a large file (http/steam/whatever) it would take advantage of both connections and blast away at 240mbits. From the sounds of it you'll use each connection seperately and download a http file on one line at 120mbits and then download your game on steam on the other 120mbit line. Still good though if you download a lot of torrents etc. If you download torrents or newsgroups though I don't understand why you feel you need 240mbits.

[Sephiroth]

I'd do it just for a laugh. I mean I'm not going to try and get a second VM circuit - I've got Infinity for diversity. But I wouldn't question anyone who wanted to have 2 VM circuits.

[adduxi]

AFAIK, pfSense will allow for WAN bonding, but I didn't want the cost of running a server 24X7. The only other option I can think of is some of the high end Cisco routers which will also allow bonding.
It all depends on your knowledge of Linux for pfSense or deep pockets for Cisco high end kit

I have none i'm a dumb broad!

Does Ignition come on here? He recommended this router to someone else a while ago for such a job - but why would he if it didn't do what was being enquired about?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-E...productDetails

I have no idea on pfsense. but I am sure I could find someone to source and build me a server. I don't pay for electricity as I have said before so I don't care if it's on 24/7

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth

I'd do it just for a laugh. I mean I'm not going to try and get a second VM circuit - I've got Infinity for diversity. But I wouldn't question anyone who wanted to have 2 VM circuits.

I know I can ring up and get TV and phone added so I've always wondered if I can get another broadband line.

My view is what's the point in having a high credit limit if I can't use it!

@general. I don't do newsgroups as I said earlier. I had to google them and torrents to find out what they were.

I just like to download fast and I also want to be greedy. I've nothing else to spend my wages on! Sad aren't I!?

[qasdfdsaq]

If you're not too heavy a user, with minimal extra cost you could in fact bond two connections so you'd get full combined speed doing anything, but you'd need to use a customized router and it's not easy. A fun project if you're into router hacking but I'm not aware of any cheap "out of the box" solutions.

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Originally Posted by adduxi

AFAIK, pfSense will allow for WAN bonding, but I didn't want the cost of running a server 24X7. The only other option I can think of is some of the high end Cisco routers which will also allow bonding.
It all depends on your knowledge of Linux for pfSense or deep pockets for Cisco high end kit

Nothing and anything will allow bonding with the right equipment at the far end. No router will be able to bond two lines without the correct equipment at the far end, nomatter how much money you waste or how many Cisco logos you stick on it.

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Originally Posted by everyday

I have none i'm a dumb broad!

Does Ignition come on here? He recommended this router to someone else a while ago for such a job - but why would he if it didn't do what was being enquired about?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-E...productDetails

It does load balancing which is the best you'll get without the appropriate equipment at the far end.

I have no idea on pfsense. but I am sure I could find someone to source and build me a server. I don't pay for electricity as I have said before so I don't care if it's on 24/7

There's no need for a pfsense router when any Openwrt router will do the same job.

I just like to download fast and I also want to be greedy. I've nothing else to spend my wages on! Sad aren't I!?

How about donating to the poor.

I do already via a US charity and 2 others also in the UK. I hope you do too

Just wanted another toy for me

[adduxi]

Originally Posted by everyday

Does Ignition come on here? He recommended this router to someone else a while ago for such a job - but why would he if it didn't do what was being enquired about?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-E...productDetails

That's the router I have, so no, it will not bond.

[Sephiroth]

Igni no longer comes on here, sadly. A difference of opinion with the mods, shall we say?

Originally Posted by heero_yuy

And there I was thinking you were after willy waving points.

Well being a female I'd hope not either!

I'm irish agreed but not from thailand or anything!

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Originally Posted by adduxi

That's the router I have, so no, it will not bond.

Thats a shame but thanks for letting me know.

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Igni no longer comes on here, sadly. A difference of opinion with the mods, shall we say?

I will just take what you say as gospel as I know nothing about him or this place. Just seems a dreadful waste of knowledge!

[Sephiroth]

Virgin Media isn't male and it (yes it) does a lot of willy waving!

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Originally Posted by everyday

I will just take what you say as gospel as I know nothing about him or this place. Just seems a dreadful waste of knowledge!

Igni is held in the highest esteem here. He trumps everyone, IMO for knowledge. He isn't banned and he can be found here under Ignitionnet (if you feel you need to).

He posts a lot on Thinkbroadband.com.

Thanks I will go and have a look there -

Virgin Media is confused then!

[Sephiroth]

Virgin Media doesn't like being called out by Igni!