Using a wired ethernet connection on a MacBook Pro

Grant Bennet-Alder wrote:

You may have to adjust a setting, once, and then it always will work as you desire.

Packets going to the Internet are sent to the TOPMOST, Working interface shown in:

system preferences > Network

To use Ethernet, it just need to be moved to the TOP, if not already at the Top.

click on the gear icon under the list, and choose "set service Order". Drag Ethernet to the Top, and Wi-Fi second.

Now when Ethernet is working, it will be used, and otherwise Wi-Fi will be used. Just plug in the cable when you want to use Ethernet.

Thank you for taking the time to help me out - It is TRULY appreciated!!!!! Again, THANKS!

"Is there a reason you can not use wireless Wi-Fi at your home? Much

easier than getting the dongles needed to plug directly into a router

and while not as fast, should be more than enough?"

I could just continue to use Wi-Fi, but I want any speed advantage I can get (no matter how small) so "docking" it is what I want to do (at least at home). Of course, if I am not at my desk at home I will be using Wi-Fi, but when I am I want to be wired (or at least have the option to be)

Thanks for the input though, I appreciate it very much....

mdhurst wrote:

Here is a more detailed article on how to DIRECT CONNECT

https://www.macbookproslow.com/how-to-connect-macbook-pro-to-ethernet/

Thanks! - I have bookmarked that article for future reference.