Two internet connections on a single computer?
Two internet connections on a single computer?
Hello. Yes, it's feasible to connect two different internet connections to a single PC. You can use one connection for streaming and another for Wi-Fi. No special card is required—just ensure your router supports multiple interfaces. For your setup, using LTE for gaming while streaming on Wi-Fi should work if your device supports dual-band or tri-band connectivity. Check your router's documentation for compatibility and consider using a dedicated network adapter if needed. There are tools and apps available that help manage multiple networks, but you may need to configure them manually depending on your setup.
I doubt it will succeed. You can purchase a device that lets you link several ISP connections, but you'd need to reach out to their support to make your connection appear as a single public IP. Challenges might include differing providers and service types, which could prevent bonding. Consider using a managed switch in failover mode; if one ISP fails, you'd have a backup. Alternatively, separate your Wi-Fi from your local network so each ISP manages its own. This improves security. I've included a video LMG about bonded internet here—this is the best you'll get for aggregating bandwidth for one client, though it might not suit your needs.
I believe it can be done in software with some NIC's but only some can support it and there is some system overhead. I looked into this a long time ago with an old PC that had onboard NIC that supported connection bonding, I was able to bond two 1Gbps NIC ports to a single 2Gbps connection across my network but the processor overhead doubled and the speed didn't really scale (at the time). It's not really something that's particularly easy to research and might only be available on server level stuff now.