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    mikeacampbell Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 19, 2010, 01:41 PM
    Can I have more than 1 Lan adapter active on my computer?
    Can I have more than 1 Lan adapter active on my computer?
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    Feb 19, 2010, 08:42 PM
    Yes, unless your computer is some special computer that only supports 1 active LAN adapter.
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    Feb 20, 2010, 12:34 AM
    Yes, but why ?
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    Feb 20, 2010, 07:16 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    Yes, but why ?
    Probably to shotgun connections. I know of people who do this on campuses because the upload/download is capped.
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    Feb 20, 2010, 08:01 AM
    I know they whole teaming, load balancing etc scenario (I work with servers), but I was trying to understand what the OP was attempting to achieve.
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    Feb 20, 2010, 05:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    I know they whole teaming, load balancing etc scenario (I work with servers), but I was trying to understand what the OP was attempting to achieve.
    Good point. Haha. I guess knowing specifically what he was trying to do would be good information, especially if the OP ends up needing more help. Didn't mean to imply you didn't know. Just givin' my guess. :)
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