Connecting to two networks

[toothpaste]

I have connected my laptop to two networks. One is wireless which has an internet connection and the other is wired which doesn't have an internet connection. When i connect to both i lose connection to the internet. Is there a way to fix this?

 

[jmacavali]

I'm only about 60-70% sure on this but....
You can only connect to one network at a time. I believe the wired will always override the wireless.

 

[toothpaste]

Thanks for the reply. Is there a way to change that?

 

[jmacavali]

Again only 60-70% but no i don't think so. It's just the way Windows works...to the best of my knowledge.

 

[toothpaste]

I found a solution. How to Change the Priority of Wired/Wireless Network Cards in Windows - How-To Geek

 

[threadmark]

you need to do whats called a mac bridge. using the two connections select both and right click then select mac bridge.

 

[jmacavali]

I found a solution. How to Change the Priority of Wired/Wireless Network Cards in Windows - How-To Geek

Does it work as you want? Are you still connected to both networks. The way I read that article is that you are simply telling Windows to use the wireless network instead of the wired network - not that you are now using both.

 

[toothpaste]

Yes that worked. Windows uses the wireless network for internet but i can still connect to my other PC using 192.168.2.x

 

[jmacavali]

Cheers then on finding a working solution. Good for you (and I learned something new today )