Windows 7 wired vs. wireless question.

Ben E Lou · 01-09-2012, 08:21 AM

This seems like it should be so simple, but I can't figure it out. When I have a wired internet connection, I want that to be used. Only use wireless if there is no wired connection present. Is there a way besides turning off wireless every time I am wired that I can make it do this???

cartman · 01-09-2012, 08:26 AM

Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center
Press and release the ALT key (this will bring up a tool bar at the top)
Click on Advanced > Advanced Settings
In the top window, move your wired connection to the top of the list

Ben E Lou · 01-09-2012, 08:29 AM

There is no "Network and Sharing Center" in my CP.

Ben E Lou · 01-09-2012, 08:30 AM

Found it in a subfolder...

I hit ALT from there, and a toolbar comes down, but there's no "Advanced" option now.

cartman · 01-09-2012, 08:33 AM

Try clicking on Change Adapter Settings from that window, then hit the ALT key

Ben E Lou · 01-09-2012, 08:40 AM

Ah, that worked. I hope that fixes it permanently. At least it does for now. Thanks!

01-09-2012, 08:26 AM	#2
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center Press and release the ALT key (this will bring up a tool bar at the top) Click on Advanced > Advanced Settings In the top window, move your wired connection to the top of the list __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-09-2012, 08:29 AM	#3
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	There is no "Network and Sharing Center" in my CP. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-09-2012, 08:30 AM	#4
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Found it in a subfolder... I hit ALT from there, and a toolbar comes down, but there's no "Advanced" option now. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-09-2012, 08:33 AM	#5
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Try clicking on Change Adapter Settings from that window, then hit the ALT key __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-09-2012, 08:40 AM	#6
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Ah, that worked. I hope that fixes it permanently. At least it does for now. Thanks! __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

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