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Can I choose which internet connection the browser uses?

I have 2 connections, one ethernet one wifi. The wired goes through a corporate LAN, the wifi to a router with a DSL connection. I'm trying to get to a site that the LAN blocks (it's not inappropriate, but they consider it wasted bandwidth), but the browser always uses the wired connection.

Is there a way I can tell the browser which connection to use for that site? Or can I tell Firefox to always use the wifi connection and let Internet Explorer use the wired?

Note 1: In case that wasn't clear these are 2 different connections to the internet, not 2 paths to the same router.

Note 2: The LAN doesn't exactly block the site, it redirects it to an explanation page. The browser might be smart enough to try the other connection after no response, but a redirect isn't no response.

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  • Mono12
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favourite answer

    No by default if your connected to LAN it will be the main conection and the wifi wont be used. In this case you need to look around for bridging options. so you can combine both connections. Your computer is not using the wifi. it will only use teh wifi connection if you disconnected the LAN

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    hi

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