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Setting Up Dual NICs Help

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When it comes to networking, my knowledge is fairly lacking. I'm currently using a Gigabyte X58A-UD5 with dual NICs but only really using one that's directly plugged to my Moto SB 5100 cable modem. The thing is, the modem is acting up and randomly rebooting. The cable company's tech will be by next Monday to test and most likely replace the aging modem.

In the meantime, online gaming is a pain with the modem dropping out a few times a day. I do have another internet connection in the house and I have a router acting as a bridge to connect to it in the same room.

What I'd like to do is set it up so that my system would use the main connection but switch to the wireless connection if the main one dies. Can that even be done?

EDIT: Just realize it may not work with playing MMOs like Aion since it logs my IP and it can't be switched mid game. :( Sucks to be in a middle of a battle and "boom", no net.
 
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Sure, just use a 'route add' statement (type route in a command prompt for help). You'll need to add a new default route (0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0) using the gateway that you prefer with a lower metric than the gateway you don't want to use. Be sure to use -p to make it persistent across reboots.
 
Thanks for the input. I'm still confused but I'm sure I'll figure it out after I read the help. I'm assuming that this will work in Win 7 as well, right?
 
You're not going to be able to switch it seamlessly mid-gaming session if that's what you're trying to do. The best you can do is have both NIC's connected and configured with IP addresses. Whichever connection you're actively using should have the gateway configured with the backup gateway setting blank. You can also change the default route like SpaceHonkey mentioned if that's easier for you. In either case there will be an interruption when you switch. Better than no internet at all I guess.
 
Why not just use the alternate connection until your primary one can be repaired? Seems the simple fix to me :p

No easy way to do this on Windows that I know of. If you've got a spare box laying around and some time on your hands it's doable with several firewall distros, but it still won't be totally seamless and you'll probably get booted out of any game you're in (typically at least 15s to fail over, and your ip changes).
 
keenan said:
Why not just use the alternate connection until your primary one can be repaired? Seems the simple fix to me :p

No easy way to do this on Windows that I know of. If you've got a spare box laying around and some time on your hands it's doable with several firewall distros, but it still won't be totally seamless and you'll probably get booted out of any game you're in (typically at least 15s to fail over, and your ip changes).
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That's what I'm gonna have to do. The other connection is over wireless G. The in-game ping test is over 400ms but I'll have to live with that for now until the tech comes out. It's highly likely the modem but the tech will be testing the wiring too.

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.
 
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