Don't want to use wireless - Update - all OK

[pasusan]

I've been getting home computers (and networks) to work since 1994... But - I've got something new that I thought someone here might be able to help with. Apparently I haven't come up with the correct search terms for Google...

Just got a new desktop that has integrated wireless. I've got wires. And wireless. I definitely want the new desktop to connect to the network and internet with the wired ethernet.

Windows 7. The taskbar at the lower right on the screen says: Netgear Internet Access. Netgear is my wireless router. My wired router is D-Link. I'm thinking I'd rather have my internet access with the wired connection.

Anyone know what I should look at and how to turn off my wireless connection in the new computer so it will connect through the wired D-link router?

Yes, the ethernet cable from the D-link router is plugged into the back of the new computer.

Also - I can't use "Homegroup" as I have a Vista and XP machine in the network.

If pictures of the "network and sharing center" info are needed I can provide them.

Thanks for any help.

[Crawfordville]

You can always disconnect from the wireless specific account without turning off your wireless. It really is 6 of one half a dozen of the other.

[cmoecmoe]

X2 - Check to see that the wireless switch (physical switch) is turned off. The laptop should then revert to the wired connection.

Craig

[weasel4]

Generally a laptop will have an external switch to turn the wireless on and off.
BTC