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How to set a USB to Ethernet Adapter (D-Link) or any NIC to highest NIC priority in Windows

Potential Symptoms

  • How to set a USB to Ethernet Adapter (D-Link) to highest NIC priority in Windows?
  • How do I adjust the NIC priority on my computer?
  • How do I adjust the priority of my Local Area Connection or Wireless Connection?

Environment

  • Product: Galaxy
  • Component: D-Link (DUB-E100), USB to Ethernet
  • Control System: 

Resolution

Note: The directions below are specifically for the DLink USB to Ethernet adapter, but can be easily adapted for any network connection.

Note: If using a Windows 10 computer, reference the following article: How do I set the network adapter (NIC) priority in Windows 10? DD3872748

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  1. Open your network connections by typing ncpa.cpl into the start menu search bar and hitting enter on your keyboard.
  2. A network connection prompt should open up.
    **Select advanced settings from the tool bar. **If your tool bar is not showing up hit F10 or ALT on your keyboard.**
  3. An Advanced Settings window will pop up. Under the Adapters and Bindings tab move the D-Link to the highest priority or the top of the list.
  4. Select OK and your USB to Ethernet adapter should now take highest priority.

KB ID: DD2317285

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