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Method 3: Connect a console on the same network with a manual IP (gateway = Computer)

If you do not want to make a hotspot, keep the console on the same modem and just enter a few network values manually. The computer passes the console’s traffic through the Pingura route.

6 min readUpdated: October 11, 2026

The idea of the method

The console and the computer are both connected to one modem (cable or Wi-Fi). The console is set with a manual IP and its gateway is this computer’s IP, so its traffic reaches the computer first.

Steps

  1. Disconnect the active game connection and open the client; “Console connection” ← The console you want ← “Same network (manual IP)”.
  2. Step 1: Keep the console connected to the same modem as the computer by cable or Wi-Fi; nothing changes on the modem.
  3. Step 2: The app shows three values: the IP address, subnet mask and gateway (this computer). Take them with the “Copy” button. If the address conflicts with another device, press “New IP for the console”.
  4. Enter these values in the console’s manual network settings and set the primary DNS to the DNS shown in the app.
  5. Step 3: Choose the route, connect, and keep the app open until the end of the game.
For the manual settings on the console: set MTU to Automatic and Proxy Server to Do Not Use. On PlayStation set DHCP Host Name to Do Not Specify.

Notes

  • ICMP (like ping from the console) is intentionallyً blocked; to check quality use the app’s live view.
  • End of the game: disconnect so the computer’s network settings return to the original state.
  • If the console has no internet after disconnecting, set its network back to “Automatic”.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I have to enter a manual IP?

Because the console’s traffic must reach the computer first; that is why the console’s gateway is defined as this computer.

If the IP conflicts with another device?

The “New IP for the console” button gives another free address.

What do I do after the game?

Disconnect and set the console’s network back to automatic.

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