Changing WiFi Network Priority on Windows 10

Changing WiFi Network Priority on Windows 10 requires users to identify available networks and determine which WiFi and Internet connections their device supports. The quickest way to assess networks and track connected WiFi networks is by following these step-by-step instructions.

Changing WiFi Network Priority on Windows 10

Step 1: Open Command Prompt on Windows 10 with highest administrative privileges. Right-click on the Start Menu and select Command Prompt (admin).

Alternatively, you can click on Start Menu > type cmd > Right-click on the search result and choose Run as Administrator.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt (admin) interface, copy and paste the following command:

netsh wlan show profiles

This command allows displaying wireless network profiles stored in the user's PC. It shows profiles based on the current priority settings on the operating system.

By default, the first WiFi position will be the priority WiFi and currently connected.

Step 3: To change the WiFi network priority order on Windows 10, type the following command:

netsh wlan set profileorder name='NETWORK NAME' interface='Wi-Fi' priority=1

netsh wlan set profileorder name='PREFERRED NETWORK' interface='Wi-Fi' priority=2

In which:

- NETWORK NAME represents the name of the WiFi network you want to set as priority 1.

- OTHER NETWORK NAME represents the name of the WiFi network you want to set as priority 2.

- Wi-Fi: the name of the Wi-Fi on the computer. In this guide, Mytour sets Wi-Fi as Wi-Fi 2 based on the system's Wi-Fi name.

Here, Mytour sets it as: netsh wlan set profileorder name='GARA THU DO' interface='Wi-Fi 2' priority=1

netsh wlan set profileorder name='X-Media_FTTH' interface='Wi-Fi 2' priority=1

Step 4: Enter the following command: netsh wlan show profiles and you will see the reordered WiFi priority list appear afterwards.

If you need to set Windows 10 to always choose a specific network profile as the priority WiFi network, simply adjust the NETWORK NAME command.

The result after changing WiFi network priority on Windows 10.

From now on, whenever you access WiFi on your computer, the system will automatically select the prioritized WiFi network for connection even when there's a full list of available WiFi networks.

Adjusting WiFi network priority on Windows 10 doesn't actually alter your network speed. However, you can check network speed, whether it's fast or slow, by pinging the network. Certainly, after pinging the network, you'll find ways to troubleshoot and resolve slow network issues.

Typically, slow network issues stem from sluggish transmission from the Internet server to your home modem, or there might be issues with the wiring. But regardless of the cause, addressing slow network and boosting Internet speed is always a top priority for the best web browsing and Internet experience.

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Wishing you all success!