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Force use LAN over Wireless when docked

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by dlongaker

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I have XP pro laptop users who are in and out of their docks all day. They have both connections enabled and they start each day in the dock. They default to the wired connection when they start up (docked) and are able to seamlessly transition to the wireless connection when they undock....however...when they re-dock the laptops do not drop the wireless connection in favor of the the wired connection. Bummer.

I have tried making the LAN the preferred connnection ( network connections

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by dlongaker

Had not seen that specific doc but I've tried a few of those suggestions. Binding order and defining metrics. I have not centrally altered DHCP scope route metrics.

It seems so obvious that all would want their mobile devices to behave this way it is hard for me to believe A)This isn't the default behaviour and B)It can't be done. I'll continue with my quest and post any success stories.

by underdog966

We use a product called Senforce. It's a policy management tool that works like a champ for this specific need, as well as many other 'mobile' issues.

by bobbysays

removed reply sorry didn't see part about you not wanting to disable wireless

by ic-it

see the date/time stamp? Over 2 years old i.e. Zombie Post. ;-) :-)

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