Combine 4G/5G Cellular with Wired Ethernet to Increase Bandwidth and Lower Latency on iPhone
You can connect an iPhone or iPad to wired Ethernet and use its 4G/5G cellular connection at the same time.
Speedify is an app that combines two or more internet connections at once, such as 4G/5G cellular and Ethernet, so you get faster downloads and uploads and stay online if one connection drops out. With only one internet connection, Speedify works as an encrypted VPN and cannot make that connection faster or stop it from dropping. To connect an iPhone to Ethernet, you need a USB-C or Lightning Ethernet adapter; the steps below show how to connect it and let Speedify use both connections together. Once the adapter is plugged in, the iPhone’s Settings app shows an Ethernet section with the wired connection’s details.
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 Mobile Data and Wired Ethernet at the Same Time on Your iPhone
Step 1: Make Sure the 4G / 5G Cellular Data Connection Is On and Working
Check that 4G/5G cellular is working on your iPhone or iPad. Open Settings > Cellular and turn on Cellular Data. In some countries this menu is called Mobile Data.
Step 2: Connect Wired Ethernet to Your iPhone
To use a wired Ethernet connection on your iPhone or iPad, you need an Ethernet adapter that fits its port.
IF YOUR DEVICE HAS A LIGHTNING PORT
Use Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter with a USB Ethernet adapter, or use a Lightning to Ethernet adapter.
IF YOUR DEVICE HAS A USB-C PORT
Use any USB-C Ethernet adapter, or a USB-C hub with an Ethernet port.
Plug the adapter into your device and connect an Ethernet cable from the adapter to your router or modem.
To check that the Ethernet connection works, go to Settings > Ethernet. iOS shows this menu only when it detects a compatible Ethernet adapter.
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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