Can I combine Starlink Internet and wired Ethernet on Ubuntu Linux? Yes, Speedify can help!

This article explains how to use Speedify on Ubuntu Linux to combine your Starlink internet connection with a wired Ethernet connection for faster upload and download speeds and a more reliable online experience.

What You'll Need

• A Starlink dish that is set up and active
• A computer running Ubuntu Linux with a built-in Ethernet port, or a USB to Ethernet adapter
• An Ethernet cable
• A router or modem connected to a separate internet connection

Let's Get Started

Step 1

Make sure your Starlink dish is set up according to the instructions that came in the box. This includes creating your Starlink Wi-Fi network and setting a password.

Once that's done, connect your Ubuntu computer to the Starlink Wi-Fi network:

1. Click the arrow in the top-right corner of your screen to open the System Menu.
2. Go to Wi-Fi > Select Network.
3. Choose the Wi-Fi network associated with your Starlink connection and enter your password.

You should see the Wi-Fi connection listed as active in the System Menu once you've connected successfully.

Need help with this step? Visit the Ubuntu knowledge base for more details on connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Step 2

Connect an Ethernet cable between your router or modem and the Ethernet port on your Ubuntu computer. If your computer doesn't have a built-in Ethernet port, a USB to Ethernet adapter will work as well.

Ubuntu should detect the connection automatically. You can confirm it's active by opening the System Menu and looking for Wired Connection.

Need help with this step? Visit the Ubuntu knowledge base for more details on connecting via Ethernet.

Step 3

Download and install Speedify on your Ubuntu computer. Once Speedify is running, it will automatically detect both your Starlink Wi-Fi connection and your wired Ethernet connection and start combining them.

You can manage settings, view connection statistics, and apply limits to individual connections by clicking on them from the Speedify Dashboard, or by going to the main Settings menu.

Speedify will work in the background to keep your internet traffic running smoothly, including prioritizing video and audio streams to reduce buffering and disconnects.