Link Aggregation - LAG - Boosting Network Performance and Reliability

12/04/2025 5 min

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Boost Your Bandwidth & Network Resilience with Link Aggregation (LAG)!In this episode of Technically U, we break down Link Aggregation, also known as LAG, EtherChannel, Port Channel, and LACP. Whether you're a network engineer or just LAG-curious, we’ll explain how combining multiple Ethernet links into one logical link can supercharge your bandwidth, provide redundancy, and prevent bottlenecks.🎧 You’ll Learn:✅ What Link Aggregation is and why it's used✅ How LACP (IEEE 802.3ad) automates link grouping✅ Key benefits: speed, redundancy, and load balancing✅ LAG vs. STP – which is better for performance?✅ Real-world use cases in data centers, enterprise, and even advanced home networks✅ Configuration tips, common pitfalls, and next-gen innovations like MC-LAG & SDNIf you're serious about smarter, faster, and more reliable networking, this episode is a must-listen!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this helped clarify the power of link aggregation.

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