How to set preferred WiFi network on Windows 11

In Windows 11/10, your computer automatically connects to known Wi-Fi networks based on their priority. If you want to set a preferred Wi-Fi network—ensuring your PC always connects to it when in the range—you can configure this using the built-in settings or commands.

How to set preferred WiFi network on Windows 11/10

There is only one way to achieve this. You can use the netsh command to give propriety or set the preferred WiFi network on Windows 11. You will also need admin permission to execute these suggestions.

• Open Windows Terminal with admin permission.
• Run the following command to see a list of saved networks: netsh wlan show profiles
• To prioritize a specific network, use the following command:

  netsh wlan set profileorder name="<Wi-Fi Name>" interface="Wi-Fi" priority=<Priority Number>

  Replace <Wi-Fi Name> with the name of your preferred network and <Priority Number> with a numerical value (e.g., 1 for the highest priority).

• Run this command to confirm the updated priority: netsh wlan show profiles

I hope this helps.

Read: How to change WiFi Network Connection Priority in Windows

How can Windows ensure it doesn’t connect to a network automatically?

In Manage known networks, select a network and turn off the Connect automatically toggle. Use the system tray Wi-Fi icon to see which network your PC is connected to and switch manually if needed.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage Wi-Fi network priorities on Windows 11 and ensure your PC always connects to the network you prefer.

Read: Stop Windows from Connecting automatically to a Wi-Fi Network

How to set the preferred Wi-Fi frequency band?

To adjust the preferred Wi-Fi frequency band, access the Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button on the taskbar. Expand the Network adapters section, locate your Wi-Fi adapter, and open its Properties. In the Advanced tab, select the Preferred Band option under the Property section and choose your desired frequency band from the Value dropdown. Once selected, click OK to save the changes. These steps allow you to effectively set your preferred Wi-Fi frequency band on your Windows device.

Read: How to switch between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands in Windows.