I've connected my iMac directly to my FIOS modem with an ethernet cable. Do I need to turn off the WiFi or just leave it on? The network preferences shows the eithernet connected and the WiFi also connected. Might not mean anything, but just don't want to cause a problem. Thanks for your help in advance.
Linnette
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7)
You can click the gear icon and arrange order and the connection type on top will be the prefered connection, however i'd just turn off wifi cause it isn't going to use your wifi if your ethernet is the prefered connection and i am assuming you're using ethernet to get the best speed possible.
You can click the gear icon and arrange order and the connection type on top will be the prefered connection, however i'd just turn off wifi cause it isn't going to use your wifi if your ethernet is the prefered connection and i am assuming you're using ethernet to get the best speed possible.
As you aren't using Wi-Fi, you can turn it off because you don't need Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks. To turn off Wi-Fi, select the Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar and turn off Wi-Fi. You can also do it in System Preferences > Network.
Nothing will happen if you leave it connected, but it's better to turn this off
Thank you so very much! Appreciate your help. I've turned it off. Have a great week end.
You are welcome
Hi Mende1! I think you've help me before, and I really appreciate it. I have turned off my wifi. I kind of thought I should but wasn't sure. Thanks again, and have a great week end.
Ethernet or WiFi
