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    Using 2 internet connections at the same time

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Speedies, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. Speedies

    Speedies Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,

    I'd like to use 2 internet connections at the same time. I posted this in another thread but it was the wrong one so now I hope I'm in the right thread.
    Let me clarify, what I intend to do.

    Assuming there are two internet networks.Network A and Network B (both are either wireless OR one is wireless and one is wired OR both are wireless).

    So, now I want to use BOTH internet connections simultaneously. However, both connections will still be separate and not combined:

    If I had to transfer big files, then I could do this on network A.
    Now, I want to use network B for other "normal" internet use so that the transfer of files in network A gets the maximum speed since there is no interference with anything else.

    Now the tricky part:
    I have to let the computer know somehow that there are two connections used simultaneously. I also have to setup what programs use what connection. E.g., IE uses network a and Firefox uses network b, program "x" also uses network b, etc.

    I would use two network card/USB Wifi Adapers so that each network card/wifi adapter can connect to one network.

    The question is, how do you realize that without setting a Virtual Machine up?

    Do you guys now, what I mean?

    Thank you very much!

    Greetings,
    Speedies
     
    Speedies, Jun 30, 2011
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    JOSEA NONE

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    I understand, like if you lived next to a library with free wifi. you want to connect to their wifi with one card (A) and use you home access with wired (B).
    It would help to know what operating system you are running first.
     
    JOSEA, Jul 1, 2011
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  3. Speedies

    Speedies Notebook Guru

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    Yes, pretty much.

    I have a desktop which runs with Windows XP Home and a laptop (netbook) which runs with Win 7 Starter.
    I'd like trying to set up that connection with my desk top first. If it works, then I'll do it later with my laptop.
     
    Speedies, Jul 2, 2011
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    I did find this link, but my DSL keeps dropping in and out today. It seems like a good idea in your first post but you will at least need 3rd party software.
    The problem is I have no clue what legal software is needed.
    How Can I Connect 1 Pc To 2 Isp's | TheDailyReviewer
     
    JOSEA, Jul 2, 2011
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  5. Speedies

    Speedies Notebook Guru

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    In that link the user wanted to combine 2 internet connections to one. I want to keep it separate.

    And using a 3rd party program is fine. I don't have a clue either regarding what program exactly.
     
    Speedies, Jul 3, 2011
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