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This information allows you to disable your wireless connection with the Intel Proset utility when you establish a wired network connection. Wireless Enabled When Connected Via Wired Network Connection You may want to configure your system to disconnect from a wireless network connection when the system connects to a wired network connection. Enable Adapter Switching in the Intel PROSet Utility The adapter switching function of the Intel PROSet utility will disable wireless when a wired network connection is available. To configure adapter switching, complete the steps that are listed below: Open the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Select the Administrator Tool from the Tools tab.Set a password or enter a new password (you will need this to make any changes later (Figure 1). Figure 1 ""Create a new package"" (Figures 2 and 3). Figure 2 Figure 3 Select the Application Settings tab (Figure 4).Select the option "Adapter Switching."Check the box titled "Enable Adapter Switching" in the description window.Click Close and save the package (Figure 5).Click Finished. Figure 4 Note: If you are applying this to the current system, make sure the check box "Apply this package to this computer" is checked. Figure 5 If you have further questions about this article, contact Dell Technical Support. REFERENCE Intel Wireless Networking

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