Wireless does not reconnect after reboot

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@Wingmantech1 wrote:

We have Optiplex 3060  machines

connected to our Windows Domain.

All the systems have a wired connection and wireless connection. The wired adapter is the primary connection and the wireless adapter is their backup in case a switch fails.

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I've never heard of any systems-admin setting up a LAN like this (especially not one using a true Windows-Server). That is not how WiFi was intended to be used. Most business LANs have WiFi purposely disabled or removed (for wired desktops). WiFi (if enabled and supported at all on the network) is intended for portable devices/computers (like laptops, tablets, and smart-phones).

Also remember that one-or-the-other (wired or wireless) over-rides the other (and which one is primary sometimes varies between desktops and laptops).

Hello!

I am Jamie and i am not a Dell Staff member but i am a techie

I know how to fix this issue!

Remove the Wired adapter driver

Reinstall the Wired adapter driver.

If this still happens let me know!

Hello,

I understand your thoughts on the issue and I don't disagree. However in this environment it is necessary to have that backup connection. Thanks for your input.

Thank you, I will give that a try and report back.

After following your recommendations I am still encountering the issue. I have updated the drivers to the latest version and it still does not resolve the issue. Thanks.

Tick the box Connect Automatically during wireless connection setup.  Reboot and test with all ethernet cable unplugged (a simulation of down switch).