Windows 10: How do I switch my PC to Wifi rather than Ethernet?

Discus and support How do I switch my PC to Wifi rather than Ethernet? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi!I just built my pc. When the Windows 10 booted, I didn’t have wifi. When I click show available networks, I get none. It just says “not connected”.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Help me windowz, Jun 19, 2023.

  1. HELP ME WINDOWZ
    Help me windowz Win User

    How do I switch my PC to Wifi rather than Ethernet?


    Hi!I just built my pc. When the Windows 10 booted, I didn’t have wifi. When I click show available networks, I get none. It just says “not connected”. When I open up device manager, all I see is Realtek Gaming 2.5gb Family Controller. No wifi adapter. When I check control panel, and network connections, I only have the option of Ethernet. No wifi. Do I need to install wifi drivers? Thanks for any responses.

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    Help me windowz, Jun 19, 2023
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  2. HAPZFL
    hapzfl Win User

    Latest Windows 11 update KB5027301 loses Ethernet and switches to WiFi

    Latest Windows 11 update KB5027301 loses Ethernet and switches to WiFi. After rebooting the PC is back on the internet but after a while it is on WiFi and the static address for my PC is lost too.
     
    hapzfl, Jun 19, 2023
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  3. REVDRW
    revdrw Win User
    WIFI Works, Ethernet won't

    OK but why?

    NOT YELLING, JUST EMPHASIZING

    Please note, I installed the new Lynksis, it worked just fine for 3-4 days on both my MACBOOK PRO when in ethernet connect and the Dell, then the ethernet just quit working for both my MacBook Pro and Dell desktop. It did work, then just quit for no apparent reason. WIFi for iPhone, iPad, Andriod Phone, and when I set to wifi for my MacBook pro all work fine.

    Detailed history: I first noticed that on my Desktop dell that is CAT5 ethernet connected to the WIFI ROuter, that it stopped, no internet access. I began to trouble shoot, and turned off my WIFI on my MAcbook and it wouldnt work either, plugged into same router but different cat5 cable. At that time, all WIFI devices still worked. I figured that it must be the ethernet side of the WIFI router, so I replaced the router with brand new one. the Lynksys N900 listed in original thread. Ethernet and everything worked just fine for 3-4 days. But then ethernet quit, but wifi still works.

    Whatever the problem, it affects both my MacBook Pro and Dell with WIN 7. I'm guessing it is NOT a computer problem, if it is it is affecting both my Mac and Dell, separate cat 5 cables to same wifi router

    To remixedcat, I don't know for sure how to check IP settings, see above post, no damage apparent to anything.
     
    revdrw, Jun 19, 2023
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  4. EIDAIRAMAN1
    eidairaman1 Win User

    How do I switch my PC to Wifi rather than Ethernet?

    Ethernet Cable not detected by both WiFi router and LAN Switch

    You gotta have both ends plugged into a device. If they dont communicate on any port the cable might be bad. I think they make cheap ethernet cable testers
     
    eidairaman1, Jun 19, 2023
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