Ethernet Port Aggregation; Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation - NETGEAR R9000 User Manual

Ethernet Port Aggregation

Ethernet aggregation lets you combine two Gigabit Ethernet ports to improve the aggregated file transfer
speed. Note that Ethernet port aggregation is also referred to as link aggregation, teaming port, and port
trunking. If a device supports Ethernet aggregation, you can use the Ethernet aggregate ports 1 and 2 to
cable the device that supports Ethernet port aggregation to the router.
Note To get the fastest performance with port aggregation, for wired connections use
Ethernet port 3 for the first computer, and use Ethernet port 4, 5, or 6 for the second
computer, which allows for speeds up to 2 Gbps with port aggregation. The maximum
speed between port 4, 5, and 6 is limited to 1 Gbps.
NETGEAR ReadyNAS equipment with two Ethernet ports such as the model RN100/200/300/500/700
desktop series and the ReadyNAS RN2000/3000/4000 rack-mount series support Ethernet aggregation.
Figure 5. Ethernet port aggregation

Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation

To set up Ethernet port aggregation:
1. If you are connecting a switch, make sure that the switch supports 802.3ad LACP.
You must configure the switch before you connect the Ethernet cables to the router.
WARNING:
To avoid causing broadcast looping, which can shut down your network, do
not connect an unmanaged switch to Ethernet aggregate port 1 and port 2 on
the router.
2. Use Ethernet cables to connect a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation, such as a NAS or
network switch, to Ethernet port 1 and port 2 on the router.
3. Set up Ethernet port aggregation on the device that is connected to Ethernet port 1 and port 2 on the
router.
For information about how to set up Ethernet port aggregation on your device, see the documentation
that came with your device.
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