How to Use Starlink and a Cable / DSL Broadband Connection at Once on Mac

Mac: Use a Secondary Cable / DSL Wi-Fi Connection Together with Your Starlink Ethernet Link

When you're using Starlink as your main Internet connection, it's recommended you combine it with another Internet source, for more reliable connectivity. As we all know, satellite connections , including Starlink, are prone to being unreliable, whether it's a temporary outage or the weather is acting up.

Do you have access to both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi on your Mac?  Then, you’re extremely lucky – you can benefit from a super-connection by combining Starlink with your cable / DSL Internet together at the same time for better connectivity.

All you need is a channel bonding (or link aggregation) software app like Speedify. In this guide we'll show you how you can use your Starlink satellite Internet connection via wired Ethernet together with another Wi-Fi network (that can be your old cable / DSL connection, for example) and then use Speedify to combine them on your Mac.

You can also combine Starlink via Wi-Fi - see our Getting Started page for guides on that. Just select "Starlink" as one of the connections to combine.

Use the Speedify software app to avoid Starlink internet dropouts

Speedify fixes slow Starlink download and upload speeds and gets you faster internet download and upload speeds.. Use the Speedify app to combine your Starlink with another Starlink, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G cellular, or a wired broadband internet connection and use them together at the same time. The Speedify software app works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and supported OpenWrt routers.
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Speedify alerts you about your Starlink dish status

The Speedify software app alerts you about your Starlink dish status - i.e. when your actuator motor is stuck, the mast is not vertical or there's a thermal throttle. These Starlink dish alerts will appear on your Speedify software app dashboard and are triggered if the specific condition was met at least once in the previous 15 seconds. They will persist for as long as they are active.
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The Speedify App Provides Faster Download and Upload Speeds on Your Mac

Speedify fixes slow download and upload speeds on your Mac computers. Use the Speedify app to combine Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites to use them together at the same time. The Speedify software app works on Mac, but also on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and supported OpenWrt routers.

Use Speedify to Increase Your Upload and Download Speeds: Combine Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G Cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and Other Satellites

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Speedify combines Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink, and other satellites for faster internet uploads and downloads

Speedify is the only software app that combines Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites at once for secure, faster, and more reliable internet uploads and downloads so you stay online without interruptions.

Speedify will automatically detect and start using any available Internet connections on your device while intelligently distributing your online traffic between them for optimal performance. If you need help we have quick start guides available for most common set ups.

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Speedify combines multiple personal hotspots for faster internet upload and download speeds

Speedify's Pair & Share feature enables you to connect to multiple hotspots at the same time for faster upload and download speeds and more reliable internet for everyone. Speedify's Pair & Share feature allows you to wirelessly share 4G / 5G cellular connections back and forth between multiple Speedify users on the same local network when live streaming from an event, calling from the commute or sharing from the field.

Speedify is the only app that allows you to share 4G / 5G cellular data between PCs, Macs, iPhones and Androids. Use multiple iPhones and Android phones as hotspots for internet access and get faster upload and download speeds and mobile failover for all paired devices.

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Speedify combines Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink, and other satellites for faster internet uploads and downloads.

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3 Steps to Combine Starlink via Wired Ethernet with Cable / DSL via Wi-Fi on a Mac

Step 1: Connect to Your Starlink Internet via Wired Ethernet

As of January 2023, Starlink comes in the box with the Wi-Fi router only. But you can get a Starlink Ethernet adapter you mount between the dish and the Wi-Fi router. This will provide a wired Ethernet port you can input into your Mac.

Connect an Ethernet cable between Starlink Ethernet adapter and the Ethernet port on your Mac. In most cases, you’ll automatically connect to the internet. If your computer doesn’t have a built-in Ethernet port, try using a USB to Ethernet adapter, or a Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter.

Need help with this step? Visit Apple’s knowledge base to learn more.

Step 2: Connect to Your Cable or DSL Internet via Wi-Fi

Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar. (If Wi-Fi is off, choose "Turn Wi-Fi on.") Select your cable / DSL Wi-Fi network from the list. Keep in mind, private networks may require you to enter a password before connecting.

Need help with this step? Visit Apple’s knowledge base to learn more.

Step 3: Download and Install Speedify

Last but certainly not least, download and install Speedify. Once running, Speedify will automatically detect any available Internet connections and combine them for increased speed, security, and stability. This means you should see both your Starlink wired Ethernet connection as well as your cable / DSL Wi-Fi connection in the app's user interface.

You can manage settings, view statistics, and even apply limits to individual connections by either clicking/tapping on them from the Dashboard or by navigating to the desired connection through the main Settings menu.

Speedify will work quietly in the background to optimize performance including prioritizing streaming web traffic to avoid stuttering, buffering and disconnects.

Whether at home, work, or on-the-go, Speedify is the only VPN that makes your online experiences faster, more reliable, and more secure.

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Get started with Speedify today!

With Speedify you can combine Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites into one bonded super-connection to improve livestreaming, video calling, gaming, web browsing, and everything else you do online.

Speed

Get faster uploads and downloads for everything you do online.

Stability

Avoid buffering and disconnects while streaming, gaming, and browsing.

Security

Keep your personal data safe from hackers, snoops and cyber criminals

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Got a tech question? Let's go deeper! Pop into Speedify Office Hours live every Wednesday at 10 AM Eastern. Speedify CEO Alex Gizis and our network engineers are standing by to break down your questions about networks, tech updates, and Speedify features.

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