Windows 10: Automatic wifi shutdown when wired connection detected

Discus and support Automatic wifi shutdown when wired connection detected in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I program radios. These radios are hooked up to my computer with a USB cable. When I plug them in, the computer thinks I now have a wired internet... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by CougarBoy1970, Sep 11, 2019.

  1. Automatic wifi shutdown when wired connection detected


    I program radios. These radios are hooked up to my computer with a USB cable. When I plug them in, the computer thinks I now have a wired internet connection and shuts down my wifi. I use my wifi as my primary internet source. I need to be able to continue to use it while I have these radios plugged into my computer. The computer will not let me turn it back on until I unplug the USB. I have gone in and changed the interface metric from automatic to a #1. It still won't let me turn on my wifi. Is there any other ways to force the computer to leave the wifi on?

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    CougarBoy1970, Sep 11, 2019
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  2. Automatic disconnect wireless connection upon a wired connection

    Hi,

    I have a problem with automatic disconnecting wireless connection upon a wired connection. This is my situation and solutions I took but none of them worked:

    I start Lenovo laptop and when it boots, it connects to my home wireless network (I want this to happen; following settings are sets on that network: connect automatically when this network is in range, connect to a more preferred network if available).
    What I also want is that when, in specific situations, I plug LAN cable into it, that wireless connection would be automatically disconnected and automatically connected when I unplug it.

    Following solutions were taken, but they didn't produce a wanted result:

    • setting disable upon wired connect on enable on a wireless adapter
    • setting wired adapter on the highest priority
    • setting wired autoconfig service on automatic startup type
    • route print shows wired metric 10 and wireless metric 11
    The result that was produced: when I connect LAN cable it shows connections: first wired, second wireless, but both of them connected (both interfaces got IP address) and on windows tray it is still shown wireless connection icon not wired.
     
    MarkoPavic, Sep 11, 2019
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  3. Gino Des Win User
    Internet through wifi connection

    Hi Sammy,

    A few possible reasons can cause WiFi connection issues. To help us identify the cause of this problem, we would like to know the following information:

    • Can you connect to the WiFi hotspot of your router? If yes, what is the status of the connection?
    • Does your laptop automatically connect to the WiFi? Do you need to type a password when connecting?
    • Can your laptop detect other WiFi hotspots around your location?

    In the meantime, let's run the Network troubleshooter while connected using WiFi. The Network troubleshooter can help diagnose and fix common connection problems. To run it, follow the steps below:

    • Click Start.
    • In the search bar, type Network problems, and then select Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
    • Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that fixes the problem.

    Keep us updated on the status of the issue, and we will be glad to assist you further.
     
    Gino Des, Sep 11, 2019
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  4. Automatic wifi shutdown when wired connection detected

    Wifi not detecting

    Hi I am connected to wifi by name called My_Wifi, after I shutdown my machine/restart, I am not able to connect to same wifi that wifi network name even not showing in available network, but after I rename the same wifi network it shows in list of available
    network and able to connect. Aging it repeats if I shutdown/restart. Every time I shutdown/restart I am changing name of my wifi network to connect. Can anyone help to solve this issue?
     
    PraveenkumarG, Sep 11, 2019
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