Windows 10: how to have internet connection without wifi?

Just built a new PC and had it running and connecting to the internet without wifi. However, I had problems with my Windows 10 activation and a microsoft rep had to re-install the O/S for me. The rep actually had access to my computer remotely so I know my internet was working. Once that was done, although my PC remained physically connected to the internet in the exact same way (internet cable to modem, ethernet cable from modem to PC) I had to activate wifi to get on to the internet. And my current access is a wifi network.

I'd rather not be using wifi but I can't figure out how to de-activate it without losing internet access. I've tried my ISP (Shaw Cable) support department and they've said (1) you need wifi, which I know isn't true or (2) it's a Windows 10 setting they can't help me with, which I suspect is the case.

P.S. During my initial O/S install, I had my modem unplugged when I chose "I don't have internet" in order to avoid setting up a microsoft account. (Which was a waste of time b/c I had to set one up to get to their support team.) I was on the phone with the microsoft rep when he reinstalled the O/S and, at that step, we also chose "I don't have internet" but I'd forgotten to unplug my modem - my suspicion is that has something to do with it, only because that's the only difference between when I had a direct connection to the internet and my current "wifi only" connection.

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When will the wifi connectivity problems be solved?


OK, so the Windows 10 engineers bollixed up the wifi connectivity part of the operating system. Everybody knows that by now. It seems they are making some progress in resolving it. Now, instead of seeing "Secured, No Internet" on your list of wifi connections, you see "Connected, Secured" EXCEPT no webpages will load. So you really aren't connected. It does seem to be a step in the right direction. Does anybody know when they plan on a full and complete repair of this screw up of epic proportions?

 

Internet Connection

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  I was not able to work on this issue yesterday ( busy for a 90 year old). This evening I was able to take the steps that were suggested in your email.
  
  When I use “Device Manager” I click “ Network Adapters” I see “ Wifi” but not Eternet in this list. On the “Settings” I click “Wifi” which shows the “On' button.
  

I click” Show available networks”. I wanted to capture the page that is shown, but it will not show. The top line is Network ( connected) but course I have the Ethernet cable connected. Also showing Is Five “ Broadband connections” At the bottom is
“ Network and Internet settings” I hope for your continued help.

 

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.