Switching between wireless and wired

Question

I have an Inspiron 8500 and I have it configured to work on my wireless network at home. I recently was afforded a nice wired connection at work. Is there a utility or function that will allow me to select the wired network for connection when I am at work, and select the wireless connection when I am at home?

jmwills · Answer

Try the F2 key.

fbi_ed · Answer

How will the F2 key help in this situation?

jmwills · Answer

Actually it the Fn+F2 will turn off an inernall wireless card installed by Dell.

fbi_ed · Answer

I do not have an internal wireless card. I have an external Motorola 825 I have the internal 10/100 card. Will the FN/F2 do the same for that?

esquire · Answer

No, not with your config.   Assuming it is detachable, you could simply remove the wireless adapter when you are at work.

jmwills · Answer

Or just right click the adapter and 'disable'.

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

Switching between wireless and wired

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