Learn how to set the priority order of network adapters on a windows 10 device
Introduction
On Windows 10 devices that have more that one network interface card, or if you install an additional PCI-E network interface card, each interface is assigned a priority value automatically and this defines the primary connection that Windows10 uses to send and receive networking data. While Windows 10 does a good job when selecting the best network interface there are scenarios where it may be desirable to set the priority manually. This tutorial aims to provide a guide on how to do this using the Windows 10 SETTINGS app and the POWERSHELL command line interface.
Requirements
The following is a list of items needed to complete the configuration:
1) A desktop or laptop running Windows 10 or newer
2) Atleast two network interface cards installed and configured on the device
3) Access to the Windows 10 settings application
4) Access to the Windows 10 powershell command line
5) A network connection to test the network interface cards.
Overview
The following is an overview of the steps covered in this guide:
1) Configure the priority of network adapters from the Windows 10 network settings
2) Configure the priority of network adapters from the Windows 10 powershell
3) Test the changes and verify network connectivity
4) Conclusion and next steps