Play over one network while streaming from another on the same computer.
Play over one network while streaming from another on the same computer.
You're looking to balance performance between your local network and mobile connection for gaming and streaming. Consider using QoS settings on your router to prioritize traffic—give the local internet more bandwidth for games while allowing your 4G stream to get a stable connection. You might also explore switching your 4G modem to a wired Ethernet connection if possible, which can improve both speed and reliability. Testing different configurations with tools like ping checks can help you find the best setup.
Sorry, but could you clarify your request? Are you looking to play local games over LAN using 4G as a Wi-Fi alternative? Should this be done with a single device—PC, phone, router, or modem?
According to my understanding, Windows doesn’t support using more than one internet connection simultaneously. When both Wi-Fi and wired options are available, it defaults to the wired LAN. This kind of traffic management would typically require a specialized network firewall with multi-WAN capabilities. Even in such cases, most devices use multi-WAN for redundancy or bandwidth optimization, not for per-app WAN routing. I’m just suggesting an alternative approach—perhaps using another device on the network to handle streaming via 4G uplink. I also heard about OBS NDI this morning; you might want to explore it further. Remember, for streaming, upload speed matters more than download speed, and a stable connection without 4G is likely better.
In theory, it's possible to achieve this by setting up static routes in Windows, directing traffic to particular hosts through a specific gateway. However, I don’t have the exact steps, and it’s simpler with a dedicated router.
Yes, it's possible. There are two approaches. The optimal method requires adding hardware—purchase a QOS router that selects routes based on applications. However, this comes with a high cost. The least effective option, though challenging, is manually setting up your computer’s routing table using the "route" command in cmd. It's advisable to configure the default gateway to your 4G modem and add static routes via your wired connection for gaming. The simplest solution is to upgrade your home network and reduce your 4G plan if budget constraints exist.
Sorry for the delayed response, here’s what I found. OBS can be configured to use the network you prefer in its settings, and everything seems to be working well. However, I’m looking for a stable connection for general use. My current plan with Cosmote is 4MBps down, 1MBps up, and around 60-90 ping to EU servers. In my rural area, speeds are limited—down to 60MBps, up to 5MBps, with ping ranging from 80-120. Once I upgrade to a higher plan, I’ll face even lower speeds (15MBps down) and higher costs.