This post shows students and new users how to configure Windows 11 to automatically disable Wi-Fi connection when Ethernet (wired) connection is enabled. When you connect an ethernet cable to your computer which is already connected to the Wi-Fi network, Windows will automatically use the ethernet connection.
However, the Wi-Fi connection will not automatically turn off. You’ll have to manually turn it off or disable it to save battery or energy. Most Wi-Fi adapters have a feature that can automatically turn off Wi-Fi connection when an ethernet connection is activate.
When the ethernet or wired connection is disconnected or disabled, the adapter automatically re-enable and connects to the available Wi-Fi network. This post shows you how to turn or or enable that feature in Windows 11.
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To get started with enabling or disabling “Disable Upon Wired Connect” in Windows 11, follow the steps below.
How to enable disable upon wired connect in Windows 11
If your adapter supports it, you can enable “Disable Upon Wired Connect” in Windows 11. To enable it, continue below.
Windows 11 has a centralized location for majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from its System Settings pane.
To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + i shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings as shown in the image below:
Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.
Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Network & internet , then select Advanced network settings on the right pane of your screen shown in the image below.
On the Advanced network settings pane, select More network adapter options
This will open the network connections in the control panel. Right-click on the Wi-Fi connection, and select Properties as shown below.
On the Properties pane, click on Configure as shown below
Then scroll down the list and select “Disable Upon Wired Connect” and change the value to Enabled.
Click OK to save your changes and exit.
How to disable disable upon wired connect in Windows 11
If you change your mind about the settings above and you want to disable it, simply reverse the steps above by going to the control panel for network adapters, and right-clicking on the Wi-Fi adapter, then selecting Properties. Next, click Configured and select the settings for “Disable Upon Wired Connect” and change the value to Disabled.
That should do it
