When your Mac just won’t let go of the Wi-Fi connection
You ever have one of those moments when you start to copy a large file in the Finder and groan when the Progress Window tells you it’s going to take forever?…
Mac users often encounter slow file transfers and unstable videoconferences when their devices are connected to both wired and wireless networks. In a recent discussion, Todd Vaziri reported that his Mac minis, connected via gigabit Ethernet, experienced stuttering when transferring Blu-ray rips between them on the same network.
The issue persisted despite other users suggesting he disconnect both Macs from his Wi-Fi network. However, upon disconnecting Wi-Fi, his file transfers ran at fast Ethernet speeds. The issue appears to stem from macOS's inability to prioritize network connections, as it does not automatically detect the fastest available connection and prioritize that.
To resolve this problem, Mac users can manually disconnect from Wi-Fi networks when connected to a wired Ethernet. Although this may seem inconvenient, it can significantly improve network stability and transfer speeds. Turning off Wi-Fi completely is not recommended, as Macs use it for various features beyond internet connectivity.
Instead, users can leave Wi-Fi enabled but not connected to any routers and manually connect to it when needed. Additionally, disabling the "Auto-Join" feature for Wi-Fi networks can prevent Macs from automatically connecting to networks when desired, further enhancing network control.
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