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Will adding second network interface with second ISP speed up WAN data transfer?
I have a ReadyNAS 2312, used primairly as a local backup destination for large video files. I have it set to sync to Dropbox (I have an unlimited business dropbox account) for an offsite backup. It's...
PhotoJoseph wrote:
So the question then becomes… will the ReadyNAS actually distribute the upload/sync across both interfaces? Or will it just grab onto one and ignore the other?
I believe dropbox app will just pick one interface, though that depends on how the app is written.
Thanks StephenB — so it's down to the app, hmmm.
PhotoJoseph wrote:
Thanks StephenB — so it's down to the app, hmmm.
Yes. If the app is making one connection to the dropbox cloud, then that connection will go over one interface. If the app doesn't select the interface explicitly, then Linux will select it - most likely picking the first one.
If the app is making multiple connections, then it might be smart enough to use both interfaces (or not).
My guess is that the app isn't that sophisticated, as most folks don't have two ISPs.
Makes sense. OK, thank you very much.
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