How do I set my range extender as the default Network connection?

For starters, the simple answer to my question is that by unchecking the "automatic connection" box on the Wi-Fi connection and leaving it checked for the Range Extender, the Range Extender always connects.

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The next part of my question was will the Ethernet Cable automatically override the Wi-Fi and Range Extender connections when it's plugged in, and the answer appears to be yes (see screenshots below), because when I run "Get-NetIPInterface" the Ethernet connection appears on the interface list (correct me if I'm wrong).

The further option I was presented with, is whether a physical setting can force the Wi-Fi to connect rather than the Range Extender when it's a stronger signal (within range). Although, I'm not too concerned about using this option.
I am actually configuring two laptops, a new ASUS and an older Dell Inspiron. The ASUS is the one that needs to periodically prioritize the Ethernet Connection.

Here is a summary of what I understand to be the instructions I've received so far:
1. Set the priority in "Interface Metric"
- Initial articles I read before posting this seemed to indicate any number would work, but it doesn't. - If I need to use the "ifIndex" number, which one, the IPv6 or the IPv4? - Interestingly, the Ethernet connection contains the same number for both IPv6 and IPv4, as does the Wi-Fi connection on the ASUS, while the Dell appears to have different numbers for each Wi-Fi connection (see below).

2. Change the priority of the IPv6 to match the IPv4 connection - Using the link provided I have determined that my two laptops have unique IPv6 numbers. How do you change it and how necessary is it? I don't feel too comfortable messing with connections settings.

3. Turn "autoswitching" on - It was already on by default on my laptop.
Finally, I purposely deleted the other "Get-NetIPInterface" columns because it was my understanding that the only one I needed to look at was the "ifIndex" metric.

Charles

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For starters, the simple answer to my question is that by unchecking the "automatic connection" box on the Wi-Fi connection and leaving it checked for the Range Extender, the Range Extender always connects.

Attachment 328999

The next part of my question was will the Ethernet Cable automatically override the Wi-Fi and Range Extender connections when it's plugged in, and the answer appears to be yes (see screenshots below), because when I run "Get-NetIPInterface" the Ethernet connection appears on the interface list (correct me if I'm wrong).

The further option I was presented with, is whether a physical setting can force the Wi-Fi to connect rather than the Range Extender when it's a stronger signal (within range). Although, I'm not too concerned about using this option.

I am actually configuring two laptops, a new ASUS and an older Dell Inspiron. The ASUS is the one that needs to periodically prioritize the Ethernet Connection.

Here is a summary of what I understand to be the instructions I've received so far:

1. Set the priority in "Interface Metric"
- Initial articles I read before posting this seemed to indicate any number would work, but it doesn't.
- If I need to use the "ifIndex" number, which one, the IPv6 or the IPv4?
- Interestingly, the Ethernet connection contains the same number for both IPv6 and IPv4, as does the Wi-Fi connection
on the ASUS, while the Dell appears to have different numbers for each Wi-Fi connection (see below).

2. Change the priority of the IPv6 to match the IPv4 connection
- Using the link provided I have determined that my two laptops have unique IPv6 numbers. How do you change it
and how necessary is it? I don't feel too comfortable messing with connections settings.

3. Turn "autoswitching" on
- It was already on by default on my laptop.

Finally, I purposely deleted the other "Get-NetIPInterface" columns because it was my understanding that the only one I needed to look at was the "ifIndex" metric.

Charles

Screenshots:

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Attachment 329017

Attachment 329015

Something very strange happened when I wrote that post. My login timed out and kicked me out and when I logged back in the strange "Attachment xxxx" links appeared instead of the images. I tried to re-post the article but the links came out the same. I created other posts in this question without any problem. I'll try again here.

For starters, the simple answer to my question is that by unchecking the "automatic connection" box on the Wi-Fi connection and leaving it checked for the Range Extender, the Range Extender always connects.



The next part of my question was will the Ethernet Cable automatically override the Wi-Fi and Range Extender connections when it's plugged in, and the answer appears to be yes (see screenshots below), because when I run "Get-NetIPInterface" the Ethernet connection appears on the interface list (correct me if I'm wrong).

The further option I was presented with, is whether a physical setting can force the Wi-Fi to connect rather than the Range Extender when it's a stronger signal (within range). Although, I'm not too concerned about using this option.
I am actually configuring two laptops, a new ASUS and an older Dell Inspiron. The ASUS is the one that needs to eriodically prioritize the Ethernet Connection.

Here is a summary of what I understand to be the instructions I've received so far:

1. Set the priority in "Interface Metric"
- Initial articles I read before posting this seemed to indicate any number would work, but it doesn't. - If I need to use the "ifIndex" number, which one, the IPv6 or the IPv4?
- Interestingly, the Ethernet connection contains the same number for both IPv6 and IPv4, as does the Wi-Fi connection on the ASUS, while the Dell appears to have different numbers for each Wi-Fi connection (see below).

2. Change the priority of the IPv6 to match the IPv4 connection
- Using the link provided I have determined that my two laptops have unique IPv6 numbers. How do you change it and how necessary is it? I don't feel too comfortable messing with connections settings.

3. Turn "autoswitching" on
- It was already on by default on my laptop.

Finally, I purposely deleted the other "Get-NetIPInterface" columns because it was my understanding that the only one I needed to look at was the "ifIndex" metric.
Charles
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I've become very confused by the mixture of references to setting WiFi network priorities and of setting the relative priority of WiFi - Ethernet adapters. They are two separate subjects that do not affect each other.
What progress has been made on setting WiFi network priorities & their attendant auto-switch settings?

I'm very confused by all of these answers, actually. My question was how do I set priority on one laptop for the following in order of preference:

1. Ethernet Cable (one connection when plugged in) - otherwise:
2. Range Extender (one connection) - otherwise:
2. Wi-Fi Connection (one connection)

The solutions I've been shown appear to involve Windows and Power Shell settings on a single computer for multiple instances. I have a feeling that you are referring me to network solutions involving multiple computers and maybe multiple modems and Ethernet connections- like a company would have. This is a simple at home setup. I have one modem and two laptops, there is only one instance of the 3 connections above for both laptops.

I hope that helps.

Charles

OK, so it seems that the Ethernet connection will never have priority if it is set to one. I presume that means that even when I plug it in, it's not being used, since my laptop always has Wi-Fi on as well.

Here's a screenshot showing that there is IPv6 connectivity (I removed my address, I figure there is no need to post that part).



Please let me know exactly what I need to put in PowerShell, and do I have to be in a specific folder to run it.

Thanks
Charles