How to Change the Network Connection Priority in Windows 10

In this tutorial, we are going to see how to change the network connection priority in Windows 10.

By default, Windows automatically connects you to the last wireless network you connected to. If you are close to multiple wireless networks that you have connected to, Windows uses a priority system to choose a WiFi network.

In Windows 7, users can manage the priority of wireless networks via a graphical interface. On the other hand, in Windows 10, it is mandatory to go through the command prompt. But in this tutorial, we will focus on Windows 10 users. So we are going to see how to change the network connection priority in Windows 10.
 

How to Change the Network Connection Priority in Windows 10 Using CMD

Step 1: To check this, type PowerShell in the Windows search bar. Then right-click on Windows PowerShell and Run as administrator.
 

 

 
Step 2: Display the available networks. Now you need to access the list of wireless networks within your computer. To do this, enter the following command and confirm with the Enter key:

netsh wlan show profiles

 
Step 3: Find your favorite network. The User Profiles section lists all the wireless networks you have connected to from your PC. You will find old boxes as well as public access points used during your travels. Note the name of the priority networks.
 

 
Step 4: Change the priority. Enter the following command replacing “wifi-name” with the name of your favorite network and “interface-name” by the name of your interface, then validate with the Enter key.

netsh wlan set profileorder name="wifi-name" interface="interface-name" priority=1

 
Step 5: Repeat this command, making sure to replace priority=1 with priority=2, priority=3, etc.

That’s it, now Windows will automatically connect to the priority wireless networks you just set up. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate.