Dual ethernet

[Shane]

Hi,

Ive seen alot of motherboards with dual ethernet connections recently.

What are these for?

I know there for connecting to internet etc but why two?

Probably a stupid question but i dont know lol

 

[Adam135]

You could connect two networks onto one motherboard, or one network and a P2P using a crossover cable.

 

[Shane]

ooh right so like could you connect to the internet using the one connection and connect streight to another pc using the other and share internet connection?

 

[curtains]

yea i have it in my mobo its very handy saves u from buying a hub(thou i still have one(a hub well a switch)) but saves setting up(jst u no its jst easyer)

 

[Shane]

Thats cool,

Thanks guys

 

[kof2000]

they should me quad ethernet lol

 

[Adam135]

It is a good idea for bridging computer networks

 

[Shane]

they should me quad ethernet lol

I wouldnt be suprised if they do make one

 

[Geoff]

You can either use it for connecting to two networks, or on some you can use the two ethernet ports together to make a 2Gb LAN connection.