Bundle 2 DSL connections - how it works

If you live in a region with slow internet, you can bundle 2 DSL connections for more speed. Find out what you need and how it works in this practical tip.

Bundle 2 DSL connections - you need that

• First you need a second DSL connection. In most cases this can be done without any problems, more detailed information can be obtained from your provider. Whether you can get a second connection mostly depends on whether there are still two fibers free in your line - that is the number you need for a DSL connection. There must also be a place free in the exchange.
• You also need two separate modems and a router that supports dual WAN - that is, connecting two lines. The Draytek Vigor2925, for example, meets the requirements.

Bundle 2 DSL connections - so use the new speed

• First you have to connect the modems to the respective lines and enter your DSL access data.
• Then you can hang the modems on the dual WAN router and set it up too. You can find more detailed information in the manual of the respective router.
• If you have everything set up correctly, you will immediately notice a change - at least when surfing. This is because a website mostly loads content from multiple servers. This creates several connections and both lines can also be used.
• The situation is different when downloading larger files. As a rule, only one connection to the server is used, therefore only one line can be used. A download manager can help. This establishes several connections and thus distributes the load over both connections.

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