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do i need to disconnect from ethernet to connect with wifi

do i need to disconnect my imac from etherner in order to connect to wifi

Posted on Oct 10, 2021 11:17 AM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2021 11:32 AM

No, you do not need to..

However, you can go to "System Preferences" --> "Network" to choose which connection method as your priority (Set Service Order). My iMac desktop connects to ethernet (main) and WiFi (for airdrop purpose) at the same time. Although, I usually disable the WiFi unless I need it.


ps: the below picture was under Big Sur on my Mac Mini (WiFi connection only).



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Oct 10, 2021 11:32 AM in response to eudovich

No, you do not need to..

However, you can go to "System Preferences" --> "Network" to choose which connection method as your priority (Set Service Order). My iMac desktop connects to ethernet (main) and WiFi (for airdrop purpose) at the same time. Although, I usually disable the WiFi unless I need it.


ps: the below picture was under Big Sur on my Mac Mini (WiFi connection only).



do i need to disconnect from ethernet to connect with wifi

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