Prioritizing Wi-Fi and Lan Connection for Server: A Tech Support Guide

Prioritizing Wi-Fi over LAN Connection for Server: Tech Support Guide

In some cases, you may need to prioritize a Wi-Fi connection for a server while still keeping the systems accessible via LAN. This article will provide a detailed guide on how to achieve this.

Understanding the Connection Priorities

When a device is connected to both Wi-Fi and LAN, it typically uses the LAN connection as the primary connection and the Wi-Fi as the secondary. However, it is possible to change this priority and give Wi-Fi a higher priority than LAN.

Changing Connection Priorities on Windows

To change the connection priorities on a Windows system, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select Network Connections.
2. Press the Alt key to show the menu bar, then click Advanced and select Advanced Settings.
3. In the Advanced Settings window, click the Adapters and Bindings tab.
4. Under the Connections section, select the Wi-Fi connection and move it to the top of the list using the Up button.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

Changing Connection Priorities on macOS

To change the connection priorities on a macOS system, follow these steps:

1. Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Click Network and select the Wi-Fi connection from the list on the left.
3. Click the Advanced button and select the Hardware tab.
4. Uncheck the Configure IPv6 option and select Link-local only from the dropdown menu.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

Troubleshooting

If you are still experiencing issues with prioritizing the Wi-Fi connection, try the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Restart the server and the Wi-Fi router.
2. Check for any interference from other devices that may be causing issues with the Wi-Fi connection.
3. Make sure the Wi-Fi signal is strong and stable.
4. Check the network settings on the server and make sure they are correctly configured for the Wi-Fi connection.

References

• How to Change Network Connection Priority in Windows 10
• How to Change Wi-Fi Network Priority Order on Mac
• How to Fix Slow Wi-Fi Connections

By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to successfully prioritize the Wi-Fi connection for your server while still keeping the systems accessible via LAN.