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Should I disable Wi-Fi on my laptop when my Ethernet cable is plugged in?

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Mar 15, 20267327 views
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At home I often connect my laptop to my Wi-Fi network. However, when I'm near my desk I plug in my Ethernet cable since that gives me a faster connection to the internet. But if I don't disable my Wi-Fi connection, will Windows (7) know to use my faster Ethernet connection? (Side question: is there…

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I was wondering the same thing last week and found this blog post: Windows Prefers Wired Connections Short answer Yes, Windows usually defaults to using a wired connection if it's available. Starting with Vista, existing connections are not switched…

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