Formis Computer Services (FCS) is currently conducting trial connection to the Internet via two Service Providers; Time and TMnet.  This is made possible through a piece of equipment called a Multi-Homing or Load Balancing Router. The router, an Edimax BR-6624 is equipped with two modems. Its throughput is rated at 40Mbits/sec and is able to do both inbound and outbound load balancing. The box is has a maximum capacity to handle 253 users.

The trial is conducted by FCS' John Raymond. The box will be hooked up to Time's Broadband and TMnet's Streamyx.  Initial trial with two Streamyx was successful but final throughput was adversely affected by TMnet's congested Raja Chulan's exchange. Nevertheless, the idea of having dual connection out to the Internet will reduce outage probability due to service providers. At a cost of RM 850, the equipment will pay for itself in terms of higher bandwidth and reduction of outages. This dual service system is expected to be up by end of the month. For more information, please email John at John.Raymond@formis.net.