How to Turn On or Off Connect Automatically to Wireless Network

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/15/2023

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Windows 10 gives you the option to connect to a wireless network automatically. In this tutorial, we look at how to turn on or off Connect automatically.

Turn On or Off Connect Automatically in System Tray

The easiest way is to click on the Wi-Fi icon in the System Tray.

Here you can disconnect or connect. When connecting, the option Connect automatically is available.

Disconnect from a wireless network and reconnect to change the option.

Turn On or Off Connect Automatically in Settings

Click on Start > Settings > Network & Internet

Click on Wi-Fi.

Click on your wireless connection.

Check or uncheck Connect automatically when in range.

Turn On or Off Connect Automatically in Control Panel

Open Control Panel.

Click on Network and Sharing Center.

Click on your Wi-Fi connection and click on Wireless Properties.

Check or uncheck Connect automatically when this network is in range.

Turn On or Off Connect Automatically In Command Prompt

Open PowerShell or the Command Prompt. Replace any 'YourWirelessName' below with your Wi-Fi name.

Find your router name with netsh wlan show profiles

Find your status with netsh wlan show profile 'YourWirelessName'

Turn on - netsh wlan set profileparameter name='YourWirelessName' connectionmode=auto
Turn off - netsh wlan set profileparameter name='YourWirelessName' connectionmode=manual

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