Two interfaces on the same network

[AL Chane]

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
> 
> 
My concern is not for overall throughtput, but for my application in 
real life it needs two interfaces (one is ethernet, the other one is
wireless) work in the same network. Thus, both wired/wireless clients
can access my linux device.

Thanks :)

AL Chane