2 lan cards

TWSARCH · 03-07-2008, 02:58 PM

This is probably a dumb question (OK, it is a dumb question), but what are the reasons to have 2 LAN cards on one computer? I see a lot of motherboards coming with 2 integrated. The only thing I can figure out is to set up a computer to act as a router to connect to a modem and a second computer, or is there a gaming purpose for this? (I am not a gamer so I wouldn’t know). I would think there has to be more uses to make it worthwhile to put 2 on the MB. I noticed this shopping for parts to build a new CAD computer and got curious.

Thanks

**johnwill** · 03-08-2008, 03:08 PM

If you were building a server, you might have a use for them. Also, if you wanted to connect to two networks, they could be useful. However, for most folks, you simply have an extra.

03-07-2008, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
TWSARCH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp pro	2 lan cards This is probably a dumb question (OK, it is a dumb question), but what are the reasons to have 2 LAN cards on one computer? I see a lot of motherboards coming with 2 integrated. The only thing I can figure out is to set up a computer to act as a router to connect to a modem and a second computer, or is there a gaming purpose for this? (I am not a gamer so I wouldn’t know). I would think there has to be more uses to make it worthwhile to put 2 on the MB. I noticed this shopping for parts to build a new CAD computer and got curious. Thanks

03-08-2008, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: 2 lan cards If you were building a server, you might have a use for them. Also, if you wanted to connect to two networks, they could be useful. However, for most folks, you simply have an extra. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience