How can I use a Gigabit Ethernet link in parallel with my general 10/100 networks as a dedicated link to speed up backups between my workstation and server?
The easiest way to do this is to remove the 10/100 Adapter in your server, leaving only the gigabit Ethernet adapter. Assuming that you don’t have a gigabit Ethernet switch providing your LAN’s interconnection, you’ll need one computer with two network adapters – one 10/100, the other 10/100/1000 – and running Windows XP. Then use XP’s Network Bridge feature to bridge the two adapters on that one computer and you should be all set. This Microsoft article has more info on using the Bridge feature.
