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How do i change from wireless to wired internet connection?

Anonymous
2012-07-04T15:55:31+00:00

I have a weak wireless signal.  Ran a CAT5 cable from the computer to the router's Lan port.

I thought that this direct connection would trump the wireless signal and provide better performance.

When the computer is booted up it always connects through the wireless network.

What must be done to make the wired connection the default?

Thanks in advance

JCL

P.S. Comcast is the ISP and the OS is Windows7 Ultimate

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-07-04T17:22:10+00:00

    Laptop or desktop computer?

    If its a laptop simply turn off the wireless hardware. Most laptops have a hardware switch on the top or side of the case. It also may use a function switch combination like <fn><f2> for example. Check the users manual or manufactures web site for help.

    On a desktop PC open the Network and Sharing Center then click on Change adapter settings at the left. Highlight the wireless adapter then right-click and either select Disable or select Disable this network device at the top of the window.

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    I had to do that with my wife's HP All-in-One desktop machine in order to not connect to my home wireless network.

    Don't bother looking for a switch on the desktop...

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-02-12T03:06:53+00:00

    Hi,

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    Glad to have helped.

    (If a reply was the solution please mark it as the "Answer" or if it was helpful

    please mark it as "Found this helpful - Me Too". Those help others find the

    proper solutions.)

    Moving everyday, going further on,

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-07-04T17:24:17+00:00

    Hi,

    Click the Network Icon on the lower right (Notification Area) - then Right Click the Wireless

    Link select Properties - Connection tab - untick "Connect Automatically when this Network

    is in Range" - OK.

    Hope this helps.

    Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right!

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-07-06T14:42:19+00:00

    Hi!

    how about if you just disabled the wireless connection:

    Steps:

    1.press the windows logo key on the keyboard and pres R together.

    2.you'll get the run command and type there ncpa.cpl

    3.you will see network connections

    4.right click on the wireless icon and click disable

    Cheers!

    Makoi

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