Hello
I want to improve my Ethernet speed by using LACP (IEEE 802.3ad) protocol, by teaming with another Ethernet adapter.
Currently i have only one Ethernet card on-board my Asus Maximus VIII Formula, listed as Intel I219-V under Windows Control Panel.
Intel tech support helped me to find list of supported devices on my Asus Maximus VIII Formula -
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/MAXIMUS_VIII_FORMULA/M8F_Device_QVL.PDF - and it says that only expi9400pt or E1G42ET are supported.
These devices supported by Maximus VIII Formula are not listed as 'Full-Support' in the table -
https://www.intel.com/support/network/sb/cs-035770.htmI want to buy another adapter like Intel I210-T1 and add it to PCI-E slot, and then team it with built-in on-board adapter to achieve 2gbps link between my PC and switch.
I've read that there are problems with port-teaming under Windows 10, but Intel overcome this problem in their update, but they can guarantee working team options on adapters listed in the table linked above (I210-T1 is listed as 'full support' and the NICs supported by my MB aren't).
I have two options on my mind to solve this problem:
1) buy another adapter for PCI-E with one ethernet port (like Intel I210-T1), which costs about 40$, and team it with built-in adapter - but i don't know if they'll work together and if it's possible to team them under Windows 10 (Intel Support doesn't know either)
2) buy two-port adapter for PCI-E (like Intel I210-T2) which has full-support for drivers under windows 10 - but it costs at least 150$
I'd rather go for the first solution, but i'm not sure if any of them will work.
I'd be greatful if you would be able to help me with these questions:
1) Will my Maximus VIII Formula support the Intel I210-T1 or T2 adapter?
2) What would be the best option to team ethernet connections under Windows 10 - what devices should I buy?
Did anyone had similar problem as mine?
Thank you for your Help