Dual-wan software solution?

tsj · 30 May 2006 at 16:07

are there any free or cheap Dual-wan solutions? ive got 2x 10mbit lines and ive been using wingate for it and it worked a treat until the trial expired... but no looking for a alternative cheaper or free option... if anyone can help me out would be great...

Thanks
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tsj

FordPrefect · 30 May 2006 at 17:46

Linux should be able to offer the functionality you require for free, cant remember how its done now though sorry. Your other options are proprietry pay software on windows or a new router.

hybrid · 30 May 2006 at 18:06

Interesting...

So you basically want to bridge both connections together?

I think smoothwall might be something to look into tbh.

tsj · 30 May 2006 at 18:34

interesting but i didnt really want to change my os tbh mate

wingate works on windows but i wanted anotehr software...

tsj · 30 May 2006 at 18:34

hybrid said:
Interesting...

So you basically want to bridge both connections together?

I think smoothwall might be something to look into tbh.

yep mate if thats *** its called brdige

i had it running before with wingate getting 20mb/sec constant but trial expired now

hybrid · 30 May 2006 at 18:43

You wouldnt need to change your OS. It runs on another machine altogether... if its just for home use a wee 233, 333 cyrix box would cover it

Never actually seen how wingate works tbh so i cant think of any other solutions.

tsj · 30 May 2006 at 18:48

umm ok ill have a think might just pay for wingate because i will probably be getting another 2 10mbit lines soon anyway so software may be better for 40mbit

zetec452 · 30 May 2006 at 22:28

How much is wingate?

You could get a hardware loadbalaner solution such as a ZyXell ZyWall 35. Not exactly cheap though but excellent hardware.

hybrid · 30 May 2006 at 23:56

Wow!! Thats one expensive bit of kit lol.

Doubt he'll want to spend that much mind.

tsj · 31 May 2006 at 00:07

lol i need software solution i got so much read me powering right now like 3 computers a laptop a tv a xbox a cable box a 5.1 sound system 3 phones 3 modems a router a loads more i cant just handle any more read me in my room...

tsj · 31 May 2006 at 17:42

Ok all sorted now i got wingate running now... Perfect recieveing a constant 2200kb/sec

iamgud · 31 May 2006 at 19:14

You are gonna need some Linux skills or buy a "Dual WAN Router". Google shows quite a few, but you are looking at about £200. Also it isn't going to be perfect. As each connection has a different IP address they usually work by setting certain ports through different connections or opening up the 2nd connection when the first gets full.

Goood luck.

tsj · 31 May 2006 at 19:50

read my last post... using wingate software solution mate

working fine

zetec452 · 31 May 2006 at 20:30

tsj said:
read my last post... using wingate software solution mate
working fine

Sounds good dude.