You can use both WiFi connections simultaneously to improve speed and reliability.
You can use both WiFi connections simultaneously to improve speed and reliability.
I want to clarify exactly what I need. I own a laptop, a WiFi dongle, a 5G internet hub, and my internet comes from a router included in my lease. With these devices connected, I can link to two networks: one via the 5G hub and another through the owner's router. My goal is to combine both connections for better performance. Specifically, I’d like to merge the speeds—say, 5MB/s from the 5G hub and 10MB/s from the router—to potentially achieve around 15MB/s. Additionally, I want the two streams to work together seamlessly; if one drops, the other should keep the connection alive. I’m wondering if such a setup is possible either through hardware or software solutions. Thank you for your help!
In theory yes, but special gear is required. Windows can't automatically detect connection speeds or manage switches between them. If you're not ready to dive into building a custom Linux-based router, consider that the cost for such equipment would be significant—"Well, if you need to ask..."
You can set up programs to connect via different network interfaces. This allows downloading files over one link and browsing the web through another. You might split a large file into parts, using one connection for downloads and another for browsing, then merge them later. A proxy server could randomly choose a new outgoing connection for each request, though such services are rare. Generally, it’s better to avoid this approach for regular web browsing, as websites may block content served from different IP addresses. It works for individual files, torrents, or FTP downloads.