What You Need to Plug Ethernet Into an iPhone, and How Speedify Adds Wi-Fi and 5G
An iPhone connects to wired Ethernet through an adapter: USB-C to Ethernet on iPhone 15 and later, or a USB Ethernet adapter plugged into a Lightning to USB adapter on iPhone 14 and earlier. iOS handles wired networking itself, so the connection appears in Settings as soon as it is plugged in.
Speedify then lets the iPhone use that Ethernet connection alongside Wi-Fi and 4G/5G cellular at the same time, so you get faster uploads and downloads and stay online if one of them drops.
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How to Use Ethernet, WiFi and Mobile Data Together at the Same Time on Your iPhone
Requirements
- iPhone with a mobile data connection;
- Available WiFi network to connect to;
- Ethernet cord and a connection from a different upstream network than the WiFi. Ethernet and WiFi should not come from the same modem / router.
- An Ethernet adapter that fits your iPhone’s port: USB-C to Ethernet on iPhone 15 and later, or a USB Ethernet adapter plugged into a Lightning to USB adapter on iPhone 14 and earlier.
- Speedify bonding VPN app
Step 1: Plug in Ethernet. Put one end of the Ethernet cable into your router or modem and the other into your Ethernet adapter, then plug the adapter into your iPhone’s port. For best results the Ethernet and the Wi-Fi should come from two different upstream networks, not the same router.
Step 2: Connect to a WiFi network. Tap “Settings,” then “WiFi,” and flip the switch on. You can then select a network from the list that appears. Be aware that you usually have to enter a password for private networks.
Step 3: Turn on mobile data. Tap “Settings,” then “Cellular,” and flip the switch on, so the iPhone has a third connection to fall back on.
Step 4: Time to start combining Ethernet, WiFi and cellular data together on your iPhone!
- Download Speedify from the App Store.
- When you launch the app, Speedify automatically detects your 3 active connections – Ethernet, WiFi and mobile data. You’ll see them contained inside the Connection Bubbles near the top of the Dashboard.
- Select the server you want to connect – usually the “fastest” option works best
- You can now return to your usual activities without having to worry that the Internet will be slow or disconnect.
Speedify Gets You Online Privacy when Using Ethernet on iPhone Together with WiFi and Cellular Data
Speedify is a fast bonding VPN that uses channel bonding technology to combine multiple Internet connections together simultaneously. Being a VPN, it encrypts all the data from your iPhone to the Internet. This way, you will be able to:
- stay safe from hackers and snooping ISPs, especially when connecting to public WiFi networks
- bypass content restrictions on certain networks, in certain areas or countries and unblock video streaming services.
- avoid ISP data throttling for certain services like Twitch and YouTube.
When you use Ethernet, WiFi and cellular data together on your iPhone with Speedify, you get 3 things at once: a stable connection, fast internet and secure online privacy. What are you waiting for? Get started now!
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