In a lot of environments, there are several available networks operating in the same place. Those networks can include wired, wireless, and cellular.
Most computers that have multiple network adapters and are left in an automatically connect format. However, different networks offer different benefits and negatives.
Wireless is go anywhere without cables, but is still slower than most wired connections currently available.
It is best to have the priorities of the adapters set so that it always seeks to use the best network first before moving to another. The following guide takes you through this. The steps are similar across the Windows 11 and 10 platforms.
It is a quick series of steps:
Right-click the Network Icon in the system tray next to the clock on your main screen
Select Open Network and Sharing Center
Select the Change Adapter Settings from the left hand side menu of the network and sharing center
A new window appears, press the ALT key to bring up the hidden menu and select Advanced
Select Advanced Settings
In the Connections windows under the Adapters and Bindings Tab, it lists the connections
Select your connection and using the green arrows at the right-hand side
Move the connection up or down in the list to your preferred position
Press the OK button to finalize your choices