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Can I bypass ethernet for internet connection?

Hi


My ethernet speeds are slowed due to the wiring of our network.


The internet speeds are markedly faster on our Wifi.


I do need the ethernet connection for communicating with other hardware in our network (printers, etc).


Is there a way to bypass the ethernet connection on my iMac for using the internet?



iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Dec 4, 2019 6:40 AM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2019 12:01 AM

Go to Network system preference. If there is a lock icon at the bottom-left, click it and unlock.

Select the Internet connection, then click the gear icon at the bottom of the list.

You can then choose "Make Service Inactive", or "Set Service Order" and move Internet below Wi-Fi.

Click the Apply button at bottom=right.

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Dec 5, 2019 12:01 AM in response to A Silverstone

Go to Network system preference. If there is a lock icon at the bottom-left, click it and unlock.

Select the Internet connection, then click the gear icon at the bottom of the list.

You can then choose "Make Service Inactive", or "Set Service Order" and move Internet below Wi-Fi.

Click the Apply button at bottom=right.

Can I bypass ethernet for internet connection?

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