Can I combine Starlink Internet with a 4G or 5G cellular adapter on my Mac? Yes, Speedify can help!
This article explains how to use Speedify on your Mac to combine your Starlink internet connection with a 4G/5G cellular adapter for faster upload and download speeds and a more reliable connection.
What You'll Need
- A Starlink dish and router, set up and connected to your Wi-Fi network
- A USB 4G/5G cellular (USB) adapter compatible with macOS
- Speedify installed on your Mac
Let's Get Started
Step 1
Make sure your Starlink dish and router are set up according to the instructions included in the package. This includes configuring your Starlink Wi-Fi network and setting a password.
Once that's done, connect your Mac to the Starlink Wi-Fi network:
- Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar. If Wi-Fi is off, choose Turn Wi-Fi On.
- Select the Wi-Fi network associated with your Starlink connection.
- Enter your Starlink Wi-Fi password and click Join.
Need help connecting to Wi-Fi on macOS? See Apple's support article on connecting to Wi-Fi for more details.
Step 2
Plug your 4G/5G cellular adapter into a USB port on your Mac.
To confirm the adapter is recognized:
- Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions).
- Click Network.
- Look for your cellular adapter in the list on the left. It should show a connected status once it's active.
Step 3
Download and install Speedify on your Mac. Once Speedify is running, it will automatically detect both your Starlink Wi-Fi connection and your 4G/5G cellular adapter and begin combining them.
Speedify's Pair & Share Cellular Sharing Feature
Need to keep several devices connected in areas with limited or spotty network coverage, like event venues, remote locations or when traveling? Get consistent and uninterrupted online activity for all your devices using Speedify's Pair & Share feature, which allows you to share cellular data between multiple devices wirelessly.
Did you know - Speedify automatically detects and prioritizes video calls, live streaming, and VoIP internet traffic to give you a more stable, higher quality experience? Learn more about how Speedify's Enhance Streaming works.