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Multilink
What is
Multilink?
Multilink allows you to use two separate modems as if
they were a single modem. The MultiLink software
configures your modems to collaborate in such a way that
your connection speed is doubled. For example, if you
have two 56K modems you'll essentially get a connection
speed of 112K.
In order to attain this type of speed, MultiLink
intercepts data packets heading for the Internet, splits
them in two, and sends each half of the packet to a
separate modem. Each modem then sends a half packet to
the ISP.
When the half packets reach the ISP, the server software
reassembles the original data packet and sends it out to
the Internet. On the return trip, a data packet heading
from the Internet to your In order to attain this type
of speed, MultiLink intercepts data packets heading for
the Internet, splits them in two, and sends each half of
the packet to a separate modem. Each modem then sends a
half packet to the ISP. When the half packets reach the
ISP, the server software reassembles the original data
packet and sends it out to the Internet. On the return
trip, a data packet heading from the Internet to your
computer is intercepted by your ISP's server, which then
splits it in two, and then sends each half-packet back
to one of your modems."
The end result of all this behind-the-scenes magic is
that your connection can handle
Internet data in half the time. This then equates to
doubling your modem speed.
What do you need to have a Multilink?
The first thing that you need in order to be able to
take advantage of
MultiLink is an ISP that supports the MultiLink PPP
technology.
Without this support, you're dead in the water. Give
your ISP a call
and ask them if they provide MultiLink PPP accounts.The
second
thing you need to use MultiLink is the software. If
you're running
Windows 98, you're all set as far as software goes
because MultiLink
comes with the operating system. However, if you're
running Windows
95, you need to download and install the Dial Up
Networking 1.3
Performance & Security Update, which includes the
MultiLink
software.
The next thing you need to have is two modems. While you
can use
two different speed modems, using two of the same speed
will yield
more satisfactory results. You can use any combination
of internal and
external modems.
Finally, you need to have two separate phone lines.
You'll need one phone line for each modem.
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