How to Disable Wireless when Connected via Wired Connection on Latitude and Precision Laptops
Summary: Steps for disabling the wireless when connected via a wired connection Dell notebooks.
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Many system users want the ability to disable wireless networking when a wired network connection is available. Previously, this was completed as a function of the wireless driver.
Change the BIOS Setting
In the Dell Precision Mobile M4600/M6600 series and newer systems, this may be an option in the power management settings of the BIOS.
To enable/disable this feature:
- Press F2 during startup to enter the BIOS.
- Use the Arrow down key, or click the Power Management Field. Then right arrow to expand the tree and arrow down to or Click Wireless Radio Control.
- You can check or uncheck options for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and for Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN). Exit and save the settings. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
Note: Systems that are equipped with Intel 8260 WLAN cards need to install the WLAN Hotkey Driver (Windows 7). The WLAN RadioSwitch (Windows 8.1 / 10) or the Intel ProSet Admin Utility to provide Adapter Switching capability. For additional information about the Pro-Set Utility: How to configure Intel PROSet to disable Intel Wireless when system is connected Via Ethernet network connection.
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