How to Set Network Connection: Available Connection Options

05 November, 2017, by Gregory Wang

It is quite common that the Wi-Fi connection in some public places may not be so excellent. In this case, it is better to use the alternative way and to create internet connection through different and not difficult methods. After you have completed the process of connection, you can make the priority on your Mac. You may select the best adapter, which will be used to work with any network resources.

1. Go to the “Network system preference”.
2. Click on “settings” icon at the bottom of the list.
3. Select “Set Device Order”.
4. Put the available connection methods in your preferred order.
5. Confirm by clicking “OK”

The variety of connections

So, if you want to avoid the usage of poor Wi-Fi connection, place the tethering connection above the wireless one. This may solve your issues in the future regarding the accessibility from your Mac to an online world.

If you want to use the printer through the Wi-Fi connection, which is very slow, you may disable the wireless option of connection fully to use the printer properly. The Wi-Fi system settings include such option. For those, who like the hard way, do the following:

1. Click “Location” pop-up menu at the top.
2. Go to “Edit Locations”
3. Click “+” to add a new location.
4. Confirm by “OK”.
5. Choose the created location from the “Location” menu
6. Operate with settings, like disable Wi-Fi by selecting it in the list, clicking the gear icon, and choosing a “Make Service Inactive” option).
7. Confirm by “Apply”.

These steps are available for any connection you want to set up for your Mac. The easiest way to select locations, available in its menu. This solution will help you to be in touch with the online world and its resources.