Two interfaces on the same network

[Mike McMullen]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rodolfo J. Paiz" <rpaiz at simpaticus.com>
To: "General Red Hat Linux discussion list" <redhat-list at redhat.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 9:33 PM
Subject: Re: Two interfaces on the same network


> At 22:12 6/8/2004, AL Chane wrote:
> >      I have two interfaces on my linux PC in the same network:
> 
> Can you explain in detail *why* you want to do this? It is generally 
> considered a Very Bad Idea [tm]. Perhaps we can help you find a better way 
> to fulfill your requirements. Do you need more bandwidth? Do you just need 
> that computer to have two IP addresses? What is it that you are trying to 
> accomplish?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> 
> -- 
> Rodolfo J. Paiz

In a switched network you can provide more overall throughput  to a server by locking clients
to one interface or another. I've seen this used on NFS servers quite effectively.

Mike