Combine Two Broadband Connections?
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I've got two broadband connections (one 8mbit ADSL and the other a 24mbit ADSL2+ line), one with a block of 64 public IPs, the other with one dynamic IP.
Can I combine these two connections to share load? I only really need this capability when connecting to usenet or torrents, if that makes a difference.Also, with regards to the IP addresses, could I map those each to private IP address?
If pfSense can't do this, is there a router that can? Thanks very much for any replies!
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pfSense is able to do what you describe above.
However be aware that the loadbalancer is connection based and doesnt actually sum up the bandwith.
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Thanks for the quick response :) encouraging to see the forum is buzzing - I stumbled upon a link to pfsense earlier in a review of the new Linksys WRT160NL, I've got some spare machines lying around, and I'm very dissatisfied with my routers. Had been considering investing in something high-end, designed for SME, but I don't really know what I need.
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This: http://www.pfsense.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=49
should help you to find adequate hardware for your needs.
Just two lines with a total ~30Mbit shouldnt require too much of hardware.
An ALIX would be probably enough: http://pcengines.ch/alix.htm
