Windows 10: Automatic Change of Internet Connection

I normally have my desktop connected to the internet via ethernet. However, I occasionally need to disconnect the cable and move over to wifi. I click on the little 'globe' and select the wifi icon. When the cable is plugged back in I have to deselect the wifi the same way. This is no hardship. However, I was wondering if there is a way of automatically changing to and from wifi depending on the connectivity of the ethernet cable. I've searched the settings, but can find no help.

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Set Broadband Internet Connection Network Configuration

Hi,

Upon analyzing the details you have provided, kindly run the
Network and Internet Troubleshooter
and check if there's any changes. To run the
troubleshooter,
follow these steps:

• 
  On the search bar, type
  Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Choose
  Network and Internet.
  
• 
  Run the following
  Troubleshooter:
  
  • 
    Internet Connections.
    
  • 
    Network Adapter.
    
  • 
    Incoming Connections.
    

If the issue persists, we suggest that you try to
renew
your
IP address. To do this, follow these steps:

• 
  Open
  Command Prompt
  as
  Administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following command:
  
  • 
    Ipconfig/release
    and hit
    Enter.
    
  • 
    Ipconfig/renew
    and hit
    Enter.
    
  • 
    Exit.
    

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

loss of internet connection

Hi Lawrence,

Since you are still experiening internet connection issue, what we can suggest is for you to try and have the Internet Connections troubleshooter. Kindly try the steps below:

• 
  Right click the
  Start
  menu and select Control Panel.
  
• 
  Change the
  View by: Categoryinto
  Large icons.
  
• 
  Select and click
  Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Click
  Network and Internet.
  
• 
  Click
  Internet Connections.
  
• 
  Follow the on screen instructions and wait for the troubleshooting to complete.
  
• 
  After troubleshooting is completed, check the status of the troubleshooter shown on the window.
  

Let us know how it goes.

 

automatic wifi connection on startup

Hi Shaun,

Being unable to connect automatically to the internet upon starting your system may
occur due to outdated or incompatible network adapter driver. To rectify such concern, we suggest that you refer to this

article which lists all troubleshooting steps suitable for internet connection issues.

Update us if it addressed your issue.

Thank you.