Hello!  I'm finally going to probably update to V6.x from V5.  Along with that I want to maybe do some link aggregation.

I currently just have one network port built in.  So I need to get a plugin card to get a second gig port.

 

What are folks using/recommending?  My on board uses the r8168 driver.  do I need to get another realtek? or can I get an intel?

Is teaming helpful if you have gig already? I also just got a nice switch that supports teaming.

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

If you can find an Intel NIC at a reasonable price I believe that's always the way to go.

 

What are you reasons for wanting another NIC? That may help others to guide you in your search.

The reason is I want to play with link aggregation (teaming/ bonding) whatever you want to call it.  So the two NIC have to play nice together...  Hence my question.

I would definitely recommend a dual port Intel card then.

 

Sorry I missed that in your post. Need MOAR coffee.