The bridge connection method is specically meant for combining and establishing LAN and WAN connections. Windows computers come with inbuilt bridging connection features allowing users to enable internet connection bonding fairly easily. This method is useful for small oces. To utilize this feature, you must have a minimum of two active WAN/LAN connections on your system. Click on the ‘Network and Sharing Center’ tab in your Control Panel. This is where all your available networks are listed. Simultaneously select all active connections. You can then right-click on any of the selected connections to select the ‘Bridge Connections’ option that opens up. By clicking on the ‘Bridge Connections’ option, you have successfully created a network bridge and combined the selected internet connections on your PC. Third-party software Third-party software programs like Connectify allow users to convert their computers (wi- enabled) into an internet hotspot and also combine internet connections that are available on your PC. The latter is performed specically by Connectify Dispatch. Such programs are easily downloadable and can be run from most computers that are Windows 8 or above. Five Ways You Can Combine Multiple Internet Connections in Your Enterprise Speedify is another internet connection bonding software that also helps keep your devices secure. The basic Speedify account is free of cost, allowing users to consume up to 5GB of data every month. Speedify is useful for very small oce setups. For desktop devices For wired connections, begin by connecting a cable to your PC from an ethernet port. This will open a LAN (Local Area Network) port on your router or modem. In the case of wi- connections, just click on the wi- icon and select the wi- network. The next step is to enter the wireless passkey. If you want to bond wired and wireless connections, all you must do is connect the wi- network, followed by connecting to the PC with the help of an ethernet port on the system.
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