Windows - Wired vs. Wireless Preferences

Win7 connects to wireless by default even if a wired connection exists.
There are 3 options to switch to wired when it is available.

1. Simple: If you are using a laptop, then there is a small switch to toggle wireless connection. If the toggle is not available then use the next 2 options. 
2. Non-Admin : If you are on PC/Laptop and you do not have admin privileges then follow these instructions:
• Make wired highest preference
• Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center
• Click on 'Change adapter settings' from the left panel
• Right Click the "Local Area Connection"
• Click Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4
• Click Properties > Advanced
• Un-check "Automatic metric"
• Enter 1 at the "Interface metric" ( You enter a number between 1 and 9999 where smaller is higher priority)
• Make wireless next preference
• Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center
• Click on 'Change adapter settings' from the left panel
• Right Click the "Wireless Network Connection"
• Click Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4
• Click Properties > Advanced
• Un-check "Automatic metric"
• Enter 2 at the "Interface metric" ( You enter a number between 1 and 9999 where smaller is higher priority) 
3. Admin: If you have admin access follow these instructions

• Press Win+R
• Enter ncpa.cpl at the Run prompt
• Press Alt on the Network Connections window, which enables the hidden Menu bar
• Select "Advance Settings" from the menu bar
• Change the bindings order of Network Connections by using green control to move up/down