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Conference decwet::windows-nt

Title:Windows NT
Notice:See note 15.0 for HCL location
Moderator:TARKIN::LIN.com::FOLEY
Created:Thu Oct 31 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:6086
Total number of notes:31449

5848.0. "Looking for info on Multilink" by CSC32::R_IVERS () Wed Mar 26 1997 10:08

I am looking for information on using a component of Windows NT 4.0 that I beleive is called Multilink. It allows
you to 'bond' multiple modem connections into one virtual connection to enhance transfer speeds. I have played
around with it, I have two modems working just fine independently, but can't get them to work toghether.

Does anyone have a pointer to info on using/configuring this functionality! I can't seem to find any documentation
anywhere.

Thanks,

Rodney
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5848.1wrapped to <80 columnsTARKIN::LINBill LinWed Mar 26 1997 10:1916
                      <<< Note 5848.0 by CSC32::R_IVERS >>>
                       -< Looking for info on Multilink >-

I am looking for information on using a component of Windows NT 4.0 that I
beleive is called Multilink. It allows you to 'bond' multiple modem
connections into one virtual connection to enhance transfer speeds. I have
played around with it, I have two modems working just fine independently,
but can't get them to work toghether.

Does anyone have a pointer to info on using/configuring this functionality!
I can't seem to find any documentation anywhere.

Thanks,

Rodney
    
5848.2Networking Supplement Manual Chapter 6ALFSS1::HENRYBob HenryWed Mar 26 1997 11:1620
    The high points:
    
    Both client and server must have multilink enabled.  If the server is
    set to do callback and the number is not an isdn number, you'll only
    get one line.
    
    To enable multilink on a RAS client:  Select entry in dial-up
    networking.  Edit the entry.  In the Basic tab, dial using box, select
    multiple lines.  Click configure to select lines, click Ok.
    
    To enable multilink on a RAS server: 
    ControlPanel/Network/Services, select Remote Access Services, Network
    Services, Properties.  In the Remote Access Setup dialog box select
    Network.  In the Network Configuration dialog box select Enable
    Multilink.  Click OK.
    
    Also, (not sure about this one) either install sp2 OR enable
    LCP extensions for the dial-up entry.
    
    Good Luck,
5848.3PYRO::RONRon S. van ZuylenThu Mar 27 1997 09:456
    And if you're looking for ISPs that support analog multilink, you'll be
    looking for quite a while.  It's harder than finding USR X2 56K capable
    ISPs.  (For some reason, the concept of two modems being used for one user
    doesn't turn them on.  :-)
    
    --Ron