NIC for Windows 8 (LAG)

[Chris230291]

Hello. Can anyone recommend a decent dual port NIC that supports link aggregation in the CLIENT version of Windows 8.1?

I was looking at this one, will it support it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-I...7?pt=UK_Computing_Servers&hash=item233907976b

I was already planning on using one for my server, but Microsoft does not include OS side support for LAG in their client versions of Windows, so I have to rely on drivers.

Any input is appreciated

Cheers,
Chris.

 

[Ericloewe]

While this is not the right place for your question, any Intel controller should work, after you install Intel's drivers.

 

[Chris230291]

Thanks for the reply and sorry if it's in the wrong section. "Networking" seemed like my best bet.
It should or will? It kind of matters. Having said that I could just buy the one, test it in my Windows rig, and then if it works buy another for the server. I'd rather just buy 2 at the same time though.
Can anyone confirm that it will work?

Cheers,
Chris.

 

[Ericloewe]

Thanks for the reply and sorry if it's in the wrong section. "Networking" seemed like my best bet.
It should or will? It kind of matters. Having said that I could just buy the one, test it in my Windows rig, and then if it works buy another for the server. I'd rather just buy 2 at the same time though.
Can anyone confirm that it will work?

Cheers,
Chris.

What I meant was that the FreeNAS forums aren't the best place for a Windows question.

If in doubt, I suggest you google around. I can't guarantee anything because I've never tried it, but Intel's drivers have support for pretty much everything, including link aggregation.

 

[Chris230291]

Ok thanks.