Get More Bandwidth and Minimize Latency on Windows by Combining Ethernet with a 4G/5G USB Dongle
You can use wired Ethernet and a 4G/5G cellular USB dongle at the same time on a Windows PC with Speedify. If your wired internet is slow or drops out, you are not the only one. A cellular dongle adds a second internet connection from a different network.
Speedify is an app that combines Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and satellite internet connections and uses them all at once. With Ethernet and the dongle running together, you get faster downloads and uploads, and if one connection drops, your traffic moves to the other without cutting off your calls or streams. On Ethernet alone, Speedify works as an encrypted VPN and cannot make that connection faster or stop it from dropping. The three steps below show how to set it up.
Speedify uses every internet connection your device has, at the same time
Speedify is the only app available for all major platforms - Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android and OpenWrt - that combines your Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, wired, and even your friend’s phone signals – and turns them into one ultra-fast and super secure link that keeps you all connected for the best possible live streaming, video calling, or just posting to your favorite app.
Speedify can bond any number or combination of Internet connections and will intelligently distribute your online traffic among them for optimal performance. Plus, if you get disconnected from one of your connections in the middle of an important video call or file transfer, Speedify will seamlessly failover to your other working Internet connection(s) without skipping a beat.
NOTE: For best results, use Internet connections from different sources. In general, joining the same upstream network multiple times (such as the same router via Ethernet and Wi-Fi) will not improve performance.
How do I use WiFi and 4G/5G cellular at the same time with Speedify?
Pick your two internet connections and your device below and we'll take you to the step-by-step setup guide.
3 Steps to Combine Wired Ethernet and 4G/5G Cellular Dongle on Your Windows PC
Step 1: Connect your Ethernet cable to your PC
Connect an Ethernet cable from your router or modem to the Ethernet port on your PC. If your PC has no Ethernet port, use a USB to Ethernet adapter.
In most cases, your PC connects to the internet on its own. If it does not, see these troubleshooting steps.
Step 2: Connect your USB Cellular Adapter to your PC
Connect your USB cellular adapter to a USB port on your PC. Some cellular adapters need the manufacturer's dialer app to connect to the internet, so follow the manufacturer's installation and setup instructions.
To check that the cellular connection is active, select the network icon at the right end of the taskbar and look for a Cellular button. Some adapters show up as an Ethernet connection instead.
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.
Need to keep several devices connected in areas with limited or spotty network coverage, like event venues, remote locations or when traveling? Get consistent and uninterrupted online activity for all your devices using Speedify's cellular sharing functionality, which allows you to share cellular data between multiple devices wirelessly.
By pairing devices, you can effectively distribute your cellular connection across them, improving overall performance, especially when other network options like Wi-Fi may be slow or unstable.
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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