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Can using a NIC increase my internet speed?

Kitten of the Broccoli
By Kitten of the Broccoli
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I know that it can increase network speeds, but would it have any effect if I were to plug my computer into 4 different Ethernet ports on my router?

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No, this works only for HomeGroup-ed or networked computers.

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2 minutes ago, fireclaw316 said:

I know that it can increase network speeds, but would it have any effect if I were to plug my computer into 4 different Ethernet ports on my router?

Unless you have enough band width to fully saturate just one cable then no.

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Well, without using a NIC, you have no connection to the network. 

I get what you're asking, though. Basically, no, it won't have an affect on your internet speed (most likely). 

That being said, it would actually be possible to increase your connection bandwidth (not speed) if you had a strange setup, where you had a line in from your ISP that was faster than the LAN ports on the router, and both the router and NIC supported some form of link aggregation protocol. However, that scenario is extremely unlikely. 

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6 minutes ago, fireclaw316 said:

I know that it can increase network speeds, but would it have any effect if I were to plug my computer into 4 different Ethernet ports on my router?

most likely no

unless your connection speed within your router and computer is slower than your available bandwidth, theres no point

-sigh- feeling like I'm being too negative lately

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3 minutes ago, swordsman247 said:

Unless you have enough band width to fully saturate just one cable then no.

Even then, it's not that simple. Both the NIC and router would both need to support a link aggregation protocol. 

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Just now, Oshino Shinobu said:

Even then, it's not that simple. Both the NIC and router would both need to support a link aggregation protocol. 

Yeah I know. I was simplifying it a lot. ;) 

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Only if you properly configured link aggregation protocol or NIC teaming, plus the NIC's and router would have to support this. So yes, it is doable, but there is much more to it.

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