New PC Setup

Current setup is this.

PC#1: Private network. Connection to the web is via Ethernet cable via a Wi-Fi router. Wi-Fi is disabled. I get much faster D/L speeds via Ethernet.

PC#2: Using same Wi-Fi router of PC#1, but using Wi-Fi to connect to the web. Much slower D/L speeds than PC#1. Not sure how I did this, but when checking Advanced settings in the Network and Sharing folder, I show two Ethernet connections and one Wi-Fi connection. Windows will not allow me to delete either Ethernet connection. "Delete" is grayed out.

So when the wife's new PC arrives, I want to create an Ethernet connection from the router so she can enjoy the faster D/L speeds that I get. I would like to know the process for creating this type of a setup. Should I initially let Windows find my router and create a Wi-Fi connection and then attempt to create an Ethernet connection or just temporarily turn off the router while setting up the new PC and create an Ethernet connection? I do need Wi-Fi for printer, phones and Echo Dots. Just don't need it for the PC's.

Thanks

Exactly. Install Windows 10 with no cable connected, skip connecting to WiFi. After Windows 10 is done installing, then just plug in the Ethernet cable.

NavyLCDR said:

Exactly. Install Windows 10 with no cable connected, skip connecting to WiFi. After Windows 10 is done installing, then just plug in the Ethernet cable.

Are you saying that it will install correctly even if the Ethernet cable is coming from a port on the Wi-Fi router?

Yes

NavyLCDR said:

Yes

Thank you!

f14tomcat said:

miata54, important point to remember. With the Ethernet cable pulled out of the router or jack in the PC (disconnected), before you start the Windows installation verify thru the Control Panel that WiFi is disabled. If it was enabled but not connected before you pulled the Ethernet, it may auto connect after you disconnect the Ethernet if it is Enabled.

Would I accomplish what you suggested by simply turning off the router before I run the Windows install?

In order to connect to WiFi, the user must select the WiFi to connect to during Windows setup. There is no need to turn off the router or disable anything in control panel. As I stated, when it asks to connect to the WiFi just click on the link to skip it.