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Auto Switches for Wi-Fi Networks Using the "Enable AP Selection" Settings in the Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite

Content Type: Product Information & Documentation | Article ID: 000094971 | Last Reviewed: 05/19/2023

Environment

Operating System

Windows 11*, Windows® 10, 64-bit*

You can adjust the Enable AP Selection settings in the Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite to let the software automatically switch your PC to the best available wireless access point.

Caution

Once the AP selection settings are enabled in the Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite, your PC might be automatically switched to:

A Wi-Fi network that is not configured to connect automatically
(The Connect automatically box is unchecked. )

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A metered Wi-Fi network that could result in additional charges
For the metered Wi-Fi network, consider also setting the Wi-Fi network as a ‘Metered connection’ in Windows and setting a data limit to prevent data charges.

By clicking the icon in the top right corner, you can access the Enable AP Selection settings on the Advanced Settings page.

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Turn on the Enable AP Selection setting. And there are three options that can be toggled on or off:

Pop up notifications for better access points
Automatically switch to a better network
Enable AP Switching when connected to VPN

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