You will only encounter the network adapter multiplexor protocol if you combine Network Adapters or create a Bridged connection. Therefore, users are often troubled thinking about what would happen if they enabled the protocol.įirstly, most users do not need to worry about this protocol. Should you enable Microsoft network adapter multiplexor protocol or not?įor most window users, the purpose of this protocol is not clear hence we get multiple questions online from users that if they should enable the Microsoft network adapter multiplexor protocol or not? In addition, the Microsoft Network Adaptor Multiplexor protocol is normally disabled in most systems. Let’s assume we have two physical network adapters in one team in this case, the Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol will be unchecked for the two physical adapters and enabled in the teamed adapters. Normally, the protocol is selected in the teamed network adapter and unselected in the physical network adapters belonging to the NIC teaming. Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol Hence the Network Adapter Multiplexor protocol is only valid for merging two or more adapters. Once the NIC teaming starts, the protocol is initiated for one or two adapters. The Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol is commonly used for LAN/WAN connections. This requires combining two ethernet cards to give one physical device with the aim to increase bandwidth.
#Network multiplexor driver driver#
The Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol is a kernel-mode driver which is employed for network interface bonding.