In some specific network environments, using multi-dial to set as proxy IP can effectively improve the access speed and stability of the network. Especially when the broadband connection is limited, multi-dial can achieve higher bandwidth utilization through multiple connections. This article will introduce in detail how to set up multi-dial in Windows 7 system and configure it as a proxy IP.
1. What is multi-dial?
Multi-dial refers to surfing the Internet through multiple broadband connections at the same time, thereby achieving higher bandwidth and network stability. Through multi-dial, users can merge multiple network connections into one logical connection to improve the overall performance of the network. Multi-dial is usually used in the following scenarios:
1. Increase bandwidth: Transmit data through multiple connections at the same time to improve download and upload speeds.
2. Load balancing: Distribute network traffic among multiple connections to improve network stability.
3. Bypass traffic restrictions: In some cases, using multi-dial can bypass ISP traffic restrictions.
2. Preparation
Before setting up multi-dial, you need to do the following preparations:
1. Ensure the network environment: Confirm that your Internet service provider (ISP) allows multi-dial and that you have multiple valid broadband accounts.
2. Get broadband account and password: Prepare all broadband accounts and passwords that need to be dialed.
3. Ensure that the network adapter is normal: Check whether the computer's network adapter is working properly and ensure that it can connect to the Internet.
3. Setting up multi-dial in Windows 7
1. Create multiple dial-up connections
In Windows 7, you need to create a dial-up connection for each broadband account. Here are the steps to create a dial-up connection:
1. Open the Network and Sharing Center:
- Click the "Start" menu and select "Control Panel".
- In the Control Panel, click "Network and Internet", and then select "Network and Sharing Center".
2. Create a new connection:
- On the left side of "Network and Sharing Center", click "Set up a new connection or network".
- Select "Connect to the Internet", and then click "Next".
3. Select a dial-up connection:
- On the "How to connect" page, select "Broadband (PPPoE)".
- Enter the name of your broadband service provider in "Provider Name" (you can fill it in at will), and then click "Next".
4. Enter your account and password:
- Enter your broadband account and password, and then click "Connect".
- Once completed, you will see the new dial-up connection appear under "Change your network settings" in "Network and Sharing Center".
5. Repeat the above steps: Repeat the above steps for each broadband account until all dial-up connections are created.
2. Set up multi-dial tools
In order to achieve multi-dial, you need to use third-party software to manage multiple dial-up connections. Commonly used multi-dial tools include:
- Multi-dial software (such as NetBalancer, Connectify, etc.): These software can help you connect to multiple dial-up connections at the same time.
Taking NetBalancer as an example, the following are the setup steps:
1. Download and install NetBalancer:
- Go to the official website of NetBalancer to download and install the software.
2. Configure NetBalancer:
- Open NetBalancer and you will see all network connections.
- In the software interface, select the dial-up connections that need to be connected simultaneously, set the priority and traffic limit.
3. Start multi-dial connection:
- Click the "Connect" button, NetBalancer will automatically dial and connect all selected dial-up connections.
3. Configure proxy IP
After completing the multi-dial settings, you can configure it as a proxy IP. Here are the setup steps:
1. Get a proxy IP address: If you don't have your own proxy IP, you can use some public proxy IPs or purchase a proxy service.
2. Set up a proxy:
- In Windows 7, click the "Start" menu and select "Control Panel".
- Click "Network and Internet" and then select "Internet Options".
- In the "Connections" tab, click "LAN Settings".
- Check "Use a proxy server for LAN", and then enter the proxy IP address and port number.
3. Save settings:
- Click "OK" to save the settings, and then close all windows.
4. Test connection
After completing all settings, you need to test whether the multi-dial connection and proxy IP are working properly:
1. Open browser: Start your browser and visit a website that displays the IP address (such as `whatismyip.com`).
2. Check IP address: Make sure the displayed IP address is the proxy IP address you set.
3. Test speed: You can use some speed test websites (such as `speedtest.net`) to test the network speed to ensure that the multi-dial connection is working properly.
5. Common problems and solutions
1. Multi-dial connection is unstable
If the multi-dial connection is unstable, you can try the following methods:
- Check network signal: Make sure the network signal is good and avoid using multi-dial in a poor signal environment.
- Change dial-up tool: Try to use other multi-dial tools. Some software performs better in specific environments.
2. Proxy IP is inaccessible
If the set proxy IP is inaccessible, you can:
- Check proxy settings: Make sure the proxy IP address and port number entered are correct.
- Change Proxy IP: Try to use other available proxy IPs.
3. How to cancel multi-dial connection?
If you need to cancel multi-dial connection, you can follow the steps below:
1. Open NetBalancer and select the dial-up connection being connected.
2. Click the "Disconnect" button to close the multi-dial connection.
3. In the "Network and Sharing Center", right-click the dial-up connection and select "Disconnect".
Setting up multi-dial in Windows 7 and configuring it as a proxy IP can effectively improve the access speed and stability of the network. By properly configuring the dial-up connection and using the appropriate multi-dial tool, you can achieve a more efficient network experience. I hope this article can help you successfully complete the multi-dial setting and enjoy smoother network access.
