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    Default Wireless Connection

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by BradleyW16, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. BradleyW16

    BradleyW16 Newbie

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    New guy here so take it easy guys. :)

    Just today, here at work they set us up with a wireless internet connection. Works great, no complaints with that. My issue is that I would like for the wireless to be my primary (default) connection for the internet because the speeds are much faster than the DSL. But, I can’t disconnect my DSL line because it takes me off the network and therefore can’t access the company server. Without manually unplugging and plugging the DSL line in every time I connect to the internet, do I have another option? How do I set my computer to automatically access the wireless connection first before the DSL connection?

    Many Thanks
     
    BradleyW16, Mar 20, 2008
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Normally MS will use the 1st device that makes the connection as the primary. So do not make the DSL connection till the wireless has been made. If Vista, there is suppose to be a way to have multiple isp connections. Some one using Vista will have to help you on that one.
     
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  3. BradleyW16

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    yea, I'm using XP. I'll give that a shot again.....I tried that earlier and still think the DSL over road it. Thanks
     
    BradleyW16, Mar 21, 2008
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    No luck with using wireless at startup then plugging in the DSL.......it always defaults back to the DSL.

    I guess I'm SOL, I thought that if anyone could help me out it would be you guys, but I guess it cant be done. Thanks anyways.
     
    BradleyW16, Mar 24, 2008
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    lithium Notebook Consultant

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    You would think it would be something really simple, but I cant seem to find it?????? Thanks for trying...I will keep digging.
     
    BradleyW16, Mar 25, 2008
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