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Force Windows to use a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi

Posted on December 31, 2014

microsoft-windowsThere are times when it is best to use a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi even if a Wi-Fi connection is available, but most Windows installations will default to connecting via Wi-Fi even when the PC is plugged into a router or modem via an Ethernet cable.

This defaulting to Wi-Fi is quite an annoyance, but it’s one that is easily remedied. Here’s how: 

1 – Press the Windows+R keyboard combination to open the Run box.

2 – Type ncpa.cpl into the Run box and press the Enter key.

3 – Press and release the Alt key to display the File menu.

4 – Click Advanced, then click Advanced Settings.

5 – Find the Connections: section, then highlight the Wireless connection.

6 – Click the green “down arrow” to the right of the wireless connection.

Your screen should look something like this:

choose-ethernet

7 – Click Ok.

From now on the computer will connect to the network/Internet via the wired Ethernet connection any time the PC is plugged into the router even if there is a Wi-Fi connection available.






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