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How can I make Windows prefer my wired connection?

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Mar 15, 202613711 views
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I am running Windows 7 RC, but have noticed this behavior on Windows Vista as well. When I am in an area that has a wireless network and I plug in my wired network so I can get a better connection (faster, more reliable), Windows continues to use the wireless network for everything. It is not a mat…

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Fix for: How can I make Windows prefer my wired connection?

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Looks like Windows (XP, Vista, 7) are supposed to do this automatically. Windows uses the lowest 'metric' connection. You can manually alter these metrics if it isn't working correctly, but in most cases, wired should be preferred over wireless auto…

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