Swimmer Posted June 16, 2004 CID Share Posted June 16, 2004 Here is what I want to do... I have a file server that is running window 2000 pro which serves files through microsoft file sharing to 3 other computer... I want to do some load balancing so that the connection to my wired lan is alway fast and the stuff that goes to the wireless part of my lan is useable.... I have 2 nic that installed and then hooked up to a dlink router When I tired to setup this system the first nic card installed took the lead which is what I wanted it to do but then when I add the server to the wireless cilents it also used the same nic... Both nics are configured to have file/print sharing... Any ideas on this setup or software that will provide something close to what I am trying to do? I have one more really quick question for you all.... If i cut a cat 5 cable is there a way to install a led on one of the wires and create a flashing/activity light? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortiorchis Posted June 16, 2004 CID Share Posted June 16, 2004 Try going into network properties and making a network bridge out of the two. It should share the load. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-4085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted June 18, 2004 Author CID Share Posted June 18, 2004 ok i will give that try... Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-4107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwigie Posted June 26, 2004 CID Share Posted June 26, 2004 Isn't there an actual 'load balancing' service? You might have to go into the network adapters properties and in that list where TCP/IP is located, click on add. If I'm not mistaken, it should be in there. I don't have a W2K machine handy to test that though, sorry. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-4280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted June 26, 2004 Author CID Share Posted June 26, 2004 I found that out... I upgraded to windows xp pro and am going to test it on that system... We shall see if it works.. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-4281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALONZOAMORGAN Posted September 17, 2005 CID Share Posted September 17, 2005 If i'm not mistaken only servers can load balances Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-80507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALONZOAMORGAN Posted September 17, 2005 CID Share Posted September 17, 2005 how do i log in terminally or remotely and play media files Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-80509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted September 17, 2005 CID Share Posted September 17, 2005 If i'm not mistaken only servers can load balances Yeah, as far as I know only win2k server has load balancing. You can check this link from MS out and see if anything translates over to 2k Pro: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/support/nlbcontb.mspx Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-80525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted September 17, 2005 CID Share Posted September 17, 2005 with the number of connections you describe, you don't need NLB. how many connections are expected on each interface and how much data is being pulled or pushed? what is the speed of each connection? sounds like you are trying to over engineer the solution... Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-80561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted September 17, 2005 CID Share Posted September 17, 2005 did i read correctly that you have 2 nics installed in one computer and both go to the router? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/370-servernetwork-question-looking-for-an-it-professional/#findComment-80564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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