How to turn off Wi-Fi when connecting to Ethernet in Windows 10

The use of Wi-Fi on mobile devices and computers is extremely convenient, but on the flip side is very battery consuming. Therefore, whenever you can use Ethernet (wired network), you should make the most of it. However, the problem here is that Windows does not automatically disconnect from Wi-Fi every time you plug in an Ethernet network. So in this article, TipsMake.com will guide you to do that.

Turn off Wi-Fi when plugging in an Ethernet cord

This is a pretty simple trick. First, make sure you connect your computer to Wi-Fi.

Go to the System Tray icon and click on the Open Network and Sharing Center . Alternatively, you can type ncpa.cpl in the Run box to open Network Connections .

Click the adapter icon for Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi Status window will appear, click Properties.

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In the Wi-Fi Properties window, click the Network tab and select Configure.

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In the new window, switch to the Advanced tab . All Wireless Adapter Properties are displayed as a list. Find Disable Upon Wired Connect . Then, select Enabled from the Value menu drop down on the right side. Finally, click OK.

Note: The 'Disable Upon Wired Connect' section is a wireless network adapter property and it may not be displayed if the adapter is not supported.

Besides, you can use third-party software like Wireless AutoSwitch to do the same job.

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Does your network adapter support turning off Wi-Fi when connecting to a wired network? Try checking and setting up to use the battery for longer!