Setting Metered Wi-Fi Connection on Laptop for Mobile Hotspot: Changing "Not Available" to "Fixed"
In this article, we will discuss the steps to change the Wi-Fi connection on a laptop from "Not Available" to "Fixed" metered connection when connecting to a mobile hotspot. This guide will provide a detailed explanation of the process, including key concepts and subtitles.
What is a Metered Connection?
A metered connection is a type of network connection that has a data limit. This limit is set by the internet service provider (ISP) and can be used to control the amount of data that is consumed by a device. When a device is connected to a metered connection, it will be limited in the amount of data it can use, preventing unexpected data charges.
Why Change the Wi-Fi Connection to a Metered Connection?
Changing the Wi-Fi connection to a metered connection can be useful when connecting to a mobile hotspot. Mobile hotspots typically have a data limit, and if the device is not set to a metered connection, it can consume large amounts of data quickly, resulting in unexpected data charges. By changing the Wi-Fi connection to a metered connection, the device will be limited in the amount of data it can use, preventing unexpected data charges.
Steps to Change the Wi-Fi Connection to a Metered Connection
To change the Wi-Fi connection to a metered connection, follow these steps:
- Open the Control Panel on the laptop.
- Click on "Network and Internet" and then "Network and Sharing Center".
- Click on "Change adapter settings" on the left-hand side of the window.
- Right-click on the Wi-Fi connection and select "Properties".
- Under the "Networking" tab, click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and then "Properties".
- Check the box next to "Advanced" and then "Options".
- Under the "IP Settings" tab, check the box next to "Automatic metric" and then "OK".
- Under the "Advanced" tab, check the box next to "Set as metered connection" and then "OK".
Code Block
Here is an example of the code block for changing the Wi-Fi connection to a metered connection:
// Open the Control Panel
control\_panel.open();
// Click on "Network and Internet"
network\_and\_internet.click();
// Click on "Network and Sharing Center"
network\_and\_sharing\_center.click();
// Click on "Change adapter settings"
change\_adapter\_settings.click();
// Right-click on the Wi-Fi connection
wi\_fi\_connection.right\_click();
// Select "Properties"
properties.click();
// Under the "Networking" tab, click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)"
internet\_protocol\_version\_4.click();
// Click on "Properties"
properties.click();
// Check the box next to "Advanced"
advanced.check();
// Click on "Options"
options.click();
// Under the "IP Settings" tab, check the box next to "Automatic metric"
automatic\_metric.check();
// Click on "OK"
ok.click();
// Under the "Advanced" tab, check the box next to "Set as metered connection"
set\_as\_metered\_connection.check();
// Click on "OK"
ok.click();
In this article, we have discussed the steps to change the Wi-Fi connection on a laptop from "Not Available" to "Fixed" metered connection when connecting to a mobile hotspot. By following these steps, you can prevent unexpected data charges and control the amount of data used by the device. We have also provided a code block for changing the Wi-Fi connection to a metered connection.
References
- Microsoft Support: Change your connection settings to metered connection in Windows 10
- TechRepublic: How to set up a metered connection in Windows 10
- How-To Geek: How to Set Up a Metered Connection in Windows 10