Running a USB Datacard and Ethernet broadband together.


  1. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Running a USB Datacard and Ethernet broadband together.


    I have got a Broadband connection downstairs. In my PC I have got a USB Datacard connection.
    Recently the guys downstairs got a Wi-Fi modem (D-Link). I setup a method of using my android as a wi-fi receiver and use it on my PC. It works well.

    Now the issue is, how do I use both connections together?
    For example, lets say I am connected on the USB datacard. When I connect the phone, it then sort of 'over-writes' itself onto the current network, and the previously attached USB datacard I was using is completely ignored for any network activity.

    Example 2: Steam is running. Now when I connect my phone, it logs off and logs on, that means its switching over to the other fresh network I just connected. Same for any ongoing downloads.

    In the network adapter settings, The Wifi shows up as ethernet connection ,and the USB datacard shows up as Dial-up. When I try to bridge the connections, it doesn't work. The option of bridging only appears when I right click the wi-fi connection.

    Is it not possible to have the USB datacard (dial up) and ethernet connection(broadband) be bridged together? Or is this a Windows 7 technical limitation?

    I hope I made myself clear.
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  2. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
       #2

    Not a limitation of Windows but a general limitation of fundamental network connectivity. The thread below may give you some possible alternatives for you. :)

    force programs to connect through specific network?

    Hope this helps,
    Josh :)
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  3. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you for that post, it was very informative with several different approaches to my problem.

    Looks like my problem is solved.

    Thanks once again!
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  4. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
       #4

    No worries mate! Glad I could help :)
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