Connect the internet router to the switch with 2 cables - eviltoast

Hey,

this may be a stupid question but is it possible to connect my cable modem/router to a switch with 2 cables at once to get a higher max throughput? The modem only has 4x1Gbps port. I cant image that this is feasible but maybe there is a possibility. Otherwise my total throughput is limited to 1 Gbps although my internet has 1.2 Gbps.

And an additional question, can I connect the router/modem to any port of the switch?

Thanks

  • SamirD@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Generally, no. You’ll create a packet storm and the switch will disable a port or your network will crash from all the repeated traffic.

    LAGG is possible with some to increase bandwidth, but not more than what the isp provides.