Yes, you can assign one internet connection to a specific program.
Yes, you can assign one internet connection to a specific program.
I have poor internet speed. I need to transfer big files to BackBlaze for backups, but I don’t want it to slow down my whole network. Can I link my laptop to both WiFi and a LAN connection so BackBlaze uses the LAN while everything else uses WiFi? Thanks!
This refers to whether you're paying for two distinct accounts from your ISP or if you're connecting through two separate providers. If you have a single ISP connection, it operates as one network with two access methods. Using either will limit the bandwidth available to others. A wired setup provides the most stable and dependable performance compared to wireless. Additionally, since you're not using Wi-Fi, it also allows other devices to utilize the radio frequency bands.
They are separate internet service providers. One offers DSL and the other cellular. I plan to move the BackBlaze backup to the cellular connection while maintaining the rest on my home WiFi. Both connections have their drawbacks, but the DSL works well when I’m not backing up with BackBlaze.
How much are you saving? I’d save to a different storage and maybe use backblaze for your cat photos.
5.8 TB is needed for cloud backup, and the delay is what I’m after. If I switch to a cellular plan, it might use up all the data without affecting the rest of my home network. If I assign a specific program to that connection and keep other apps on WiFi, the computer should run smoothly as if nothing was happening. I’m unsure how this would work, but I understand the behavior when moving from LTE to WiFi—apps that were on LTE stay on it, while new ones switch to WiFi. Once the LTE apps finish, they stay on WiFi and don’t split connections. I’d like BackBlaze connected to the Ethernet line, cellular for backup, and everything else on my home WiFi. Do you have any idea how to set that up? Thanks!
I’d suggest using a local storage system since it’s more affordable. Could you clarify what you’re backing up? There are several options to achieve your goal: 1. Instruct your router to block that connection—just be mindful of its firewall settings. 2. Update your PC’s routing table to redirect that connection via cellular data—this would require manually configuring each device. 3? Perhaps running a virtual machine on your laptop if the router can’t filter, or consider a router with a strong firewall.