----- Original Message ----- From: "Rodolfo J. Paiz" <rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "General Red Hat Linux discussion list" <redhat-list@xxxxxxxxxx> 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 -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
