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View Full Version : Dual NICs, how best to configure?


neal007
01-16-2002, 09:31 PM
I just bought a server with dual NICs. How is the best way to configure them? Win2K -- put separate IP's to each TCP/IP settings, or mirror the IP settings on both? Do they load balance, or what? What do you recommend? They will both get plugged into the same switch.

RackMy.com
01-16-2002, 09:33 PM
What brand NICs are they?

neal007
01-16-2002, 09:38 PM
Intel Pro 100+

RackMy.com
01-16-2002, 09:43 PM
Download the driver at http://appsr.intel.com/scripts-df/Detail_Desc.asp?ProductID=417&DwnldID=2926 and there is also a program included called Intel PROSet included which will allow you to configure them in a team for load balancing and fault tolerance.

Hope that helps!

neal007
01-16-2002, 09:48 PM
Thanks, I'll download and take a look.