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Q: Does OS X automatically choose the best network adapter?

When both USB Ethernet adapter connected and Wifi turned on does OS X automatically pick Ethernet (as it is the faster route), or do I have to turn off Wifi to force my Mac Air (on Lion 1072) to use Ethernet?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.1)

Posted on Jan 1, 2012 9:48 PM

by Kappy,Solvedanswer
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A:

In Network preferences you will see the following:

 

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Click on the tool/gear icon to display the above list. Select Set Service Order. Put your network connections in the order of preference.

Posted on Jan 1, 2012 9:52 PM

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