How to Set Up Ethernet Channel Bonding in Linux for Load Balancing

How to Set Up Ethernet Channel Bonding in Linux for Load Balancing

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May 14, 2025

If you’ve got two or more network interface cards (NICs) and you’re wondering if you can use them together to increase speed or make your network connection more reliable, you’re in the right place.

This guide explains Ethernet Channel Bonding (also called NIC teaming or interface bonding) – how to set it up, how it works, and how it can help you balance traffic or prevent network downtime.

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