To be able to surf the Internet we can do it through cable or wireless connections. We can alternate from one to the other depending on what interests us at all times, since each one has its positive and negative points. In this article we are going to explain what you need to do to remove Ethernet and connect via Wi-Fi in Windows. It is a simple process but it can sometimes generate doubts for users.
What to do to go from cable to Wi-Fi
There are several options you can consider to go from Ethernet to Wi-Fi in Windows. It is something that you will be able to do with the latest versions of the Microsoft system. We are going to show some alternatives so that you know at all times how you can make this change in a simple way.
Remove the wire
The first option is very simple: you will simply have to remove the Ethernet cable that you have connected to the computer and that’s it. The cable connection will automatically be disconnected, without you having to touch anything else at the software level or configure anything on the computer. It’s automatic.
Logically, in order to connect via Wi-Fi, this connection must be activated. You must connect to an available network, either new or one to which you have previously connected and already have the data saved without having to enter the password to access.
Connect to the Wi-Fi network
If you are connected by network cable, in Windows 11 it is enough to connect to a Wi-Fi network to switch from Ethernet. In this case you have to go to the Wi-Fi icon that appears on the taskbar, click on networks and select the Wi-Fi network that interests you. If you have already connected before, you will not have to do anything else.
In case it is a new network, to which you have not previously connected or you gave it to forget data, you will have to enter the password. This will switch from Ethernet to Wi-Fi.
Disable ethernet
Another option available to you is to disable the Ethernet card from Windows settings. To do this you have to go to Start, enter Settings, Network and Internet and access Advanced network settings . There you will find the different network adapters that are enabled on the computer.
To disable Ethernet, you simply have to click on the Disable button. It will automatically stop being connected. Your device will connect to the wireless network, the Wi-Fi that you have configured and that you have previously connected to, or any other that you select.
Remove card from settings
You also have the alternative of going to Start, Device Manager, Network adapters and there you select the Ethernet card. You have to click with the second mouse button and you give Disable the device . It will automatically become unavailable and you will only connect via Wi-Fi.
In case you want to enable it again in the future, you have to follow the same steps and this time click Enable. This can also be useful when you experience performance issues and need to be re-enabled. You can always wire a PC without Ethernet.