Priority Wi-Fi / Ethernet

Question type: general

MacOS

Wi-Fi / Ethernet


Hi all,


If a MacBook is connected to Wi-Fi and Ethernet, which method will be used for connecting to the Internet?


Let's say that I would like to use Internet with cable, but I need Wi-Fi for features like Airdrop and so on.


How can I be sure that the mac will use Ethernet connection for Internet access?


I suspect maybe through system report and checking interfaces, like en0 etc?


Thanks!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 5:32 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2020 6:08 PM

Like the man says.


Use the Gear Icon under the list of interfaces to "Set Service Order'. Drag Ethernet to the top.


You can leave Wi-Fi running, and it will be used for the things it specializes in, while packets going to the Internet will be sent over Ethernet, if available.

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