Wireless vs Ethernet

Remember that a wireless connection is shared with everyone else connected to it, and is not as stable. A wired connection is dedicated, and has better performance.

University-owned computers will default to wireless if the wireless is turned on, even if they are hard-wired in as well.

  • To disable the wireless on a PC, click the network icon next to the clock and click Wi-Fi.
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  • To disable the wireless on a Mac, toggle your wireless off by going to the network icon at the top and choosing Turn Wi-Fi Off.
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Article ID: 15480
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Fri 7/29/16 2:34 PM
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Tue 6/29/21 3:36 PM