What happens when my laptops plugged into DSL router, AND connect to wireless?

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Nov,18

1:22 am

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What happens when my laptop is plugged into my DSL router and connected wirelessly to my router at the same time? Which one is it actually using?

What if i connect to my neighbors cable wifi while plugged into my dsl? Will one take over? Can i download a file drawing bandwith from both?

The wired connection typically takes priority.

If you want to use both, you would need to modify your PC's routing table. The only way I know to do that is by running the command line interface (cmd.exe) and using the route command:
route print
route add
route delete

Caution!! Modifying your PC's routing table — it will not go away after a reboot - so make sure you know what to undo after you attempt to change it!!

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One Response to “What happens when my laptops plugged into DSL router, AND connect to wireless?”

Z, on November 18th, 2008 at 7:10 am Said:

The wired connection typically takes priority.

If you want to use both, you would need to modify your PC's routing table. The only way I know to do that is by running the command line interface (cmd.exe) and using the route command:
route print
route add
route delete

Caution!! Modifying your PC's routing table — it will not go away after a reboot - so make sure you know what to undo after you attempt to change it!!
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