Windows 10: Disable automatic connection of a wireless network

Anonymous
2016-03-01T00:23:10+00:00

I have a number of available networks in my area but I wish to connect automatically only to my secured Home network. The problem is that one of the unsecured building networks is checked to connect automatically. I have tried to uncheck the box but it always comes back as "connect automatically". I keep getting hundreds of notifications that "UD Tower Network requires attention"  that are making me slightly insane. How do I turn off the connect automatically button for this network? WIndows 10, 64 bit

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Anonymous
2016-03-01T05:47:25+00:00

Hello Fred,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused with Windows 10.

You may follow the below steps to turn off the “connect automatically” option.

  1. Press Windows key + A to open action center and click on All Settings.
  2. Now select Network and Internet.
  3. In the left panel, select Wi-Fi.
  4. Now in the right panel, select the option Change Adapter Options.
  5. The Change Adapter Options will open the Network Connections. You will find the network connection to which your computer or tablet is connected.
  6. Double click on the wireless connection to open the Wi-Fi status. Go to Wireless Properties.
  7. Under Connection tab, find out “Connect automatically when this network is in range“. By default it is enabled. To disable it, uncheck the option and tap ok.

Hope the information helps, do reply if you need further assistance.

Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-07-19T21:43:58+00:00

    Hi,

    Sorry for the delay in replying.

    If you have not tried this then you may follow these steps to test if that helps:

    • Open "Network and Sharing Center".
    • On the left pane, click on the option "Manage wireless networks”.
    • Look for those networks where the Security is "Unsecured." Right-click on an unsecured network, then click on "Properties”.
    • Make sure that the box next to "Connect automatically when this network is in range," is not checked. Then click on "OK" to save your settings. Repeat the steps to uncheck the box for any other unsecured networks on the list.

    Keep us informed to help you further.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-07-03T22:39:15+00:00

    Happy 4th of July, Is there a way to block network notifications?

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-06-24T14:47:27+00:00

    Hi,

    Thanks for the update and response.

    Remove and re-create the wireless network connection.

     To remove and re-create the wireless network connection, follow these steps:

    1. Click Start, type ncpa.cpl, and then hit Enter.
    2. Right-click your wireless network connection, and then click Properties.
    3. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
    4. Under Preferred networks, click your wireless network, and then click Remove.
    5. Click View Wireless Networks.
    6. Under Network Tasks, click Refresh Network List.
    7. Under Choose a wireless network, click the wireless network to which you want to connect, and then click Connect. And ignore the network which you don’t want to connect.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-06-23T18:29:32+00:00

    Hi,

    Thanks for the update and response.

    Follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Right click on Wi-Fi icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center menu option

    Step 2: In the Network and Sharing Center window, click the Wi-Fi connection link.

    Step 3: This should display the Wi-Fi Status windows as shown below.

    Step 4: Now click the Wireless Properties button in W-Fi Status.

    Step 5: Un mark the check box with label as Connect automatically when this network in range option available under the Wireless Network Properties window. Click Ok button to confirm and the save the changes.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

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