2 network connections in one pc?

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scutzi128

Discussion Starter · Mar 18, 2009

Hi all I am running a system with Vista 32 bit built in Ethernet (1000mbps) and an add in Ethernet card (100mbps). The internet is coming into the pc via the built in Ethernet. The add in card feeds a 5 port switch connected to my ps3 and xbox 360. The reason I have this setup is because this is my file sharing pc and I need it to have gigabit speed for file transfer to other pcs on the network, but Iâ€™m not worried about transfer speeds of the 360 or ps3.. I have this working right now via bridging the connections in windows. This works ok, but I canâ€™t monitor the bandwith of each connection as it shows up as only one connection in bandwith monitor. Is there any other way to let these connections share the internet but appear as different connections? Any help would be great thanks.

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Dman

· #2 · Mar 18, 2009

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Originally Posted by scutzi128

Yes, you could host a virtual untangle server on your existing machine, or some other router based OS.

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MCBrown.CA

· #3 · Mar 18, 2009

Are you talking about ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)?

If so there is no easy way to separate the signals. There may be special (read: expensive) software that will allow you to monitor each NIC.

ICS is a network admin's nightmare for just that reason. The computer that is sharing the connection from the host machine is basically as hidden as you can get. There is no way to differentiate which traffic is going to which machine.

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scutzi128

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 18, 2009

Thanks for the quick replies. This is not a huge deal I just wanted to see if I could do this. I’m gonna try the untangle software and see if I can get that to work.

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DuckieHo

· #5 · Mar 18, 2009

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Thanks for the quick replies. This is not a huge deal I just wanted to see if I could do this. Iâ€™m gonna try the untangle software and see if I can get that to work.

Here's a guide using pfSense (but it is the same for Untangle or any other router ap): http://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Ins..._under_windows

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