How to use Link Aggregation ?

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How to use Link Aggregation ?

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Hi,

I have an Asustor AS5304T. I have connected two ethernet cables to both the ports on the device (from my router setup).

Then, I setup link aggregation by setting it to : Link 1 + Link 2 (and then chose load balancing) in the interface to setup.

Is this sufficient enough the activate Link aggregation ? Or do I need to do anything else ?

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Re: How to use Link Aggregation ?

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Yes this is the basics of using link aggregation.
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Re: How to use Link Aggregation ?

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Thanks for the confirmation. Happy to know that the setup has been correct so far :D
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Re: How to use Link Aggregation ?

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The other side (switch/router) has to support the protocol too remember.
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Re: How to use Link Aggregation ?

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chris.e wrote:The other side (switch/router) has to support the protocol too remember.
Just to be clear, depending on the selected mode, especially 802.3ad which requires all nodes to have support for the protocol, typically on the NAS, using adaptive method doesn't need such requirements.

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Re: How to use Link Aggregation ?

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I recently changed my nas to the same setup, to verify it is working you can try librespeed, it should show increase speed over your LAN, but that is basically it, don't think there are much other benefits then that. Just my 5 cents.

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Re: How to use Link Aggregation ?

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Thanks @Spikey1973 for sharing this, I will try the method you mentioned :)
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