How to Change Your Preferred Wireless Network

Changing your wireless network at TXST

When you register with one of the wireless networks at TXST, your device may retain that network's SSID (Service Set Identifier) as the preferred network and connect to it whenever you're on campus. You can change the preferred network. This can be helpful if you belong to multiple groups and use more than one wireless network at TXST.

Windows 10

  1. Click the wireless icon in the notification area.
  2. Select one one of the wireless networks listed.
  3. Check the box for Connect automatically and the click Connect. This automatically moves the network up the priority list.

macOS Monterey

  1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar and then click Network Preferences. (Alternatively, from the Apple menu, click System Preferences > Network.)
  2. Select Wi-Fi in the left pane and then click Advanced.
  3. Under the Wi-Fi tab, drag from the list of preferred wireless networks in the center pane to reprioritize them. The network at the top has the highest priority.

iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Ventura

How iOS, iPadOS, and macOS decide which wireless network to auto-join

ChromeOS

  1. Make sure you're connected to a Wi-Fi network.
  2. At the bottom right, select the time.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. In the Network section, select Wi-Fi then your network.
  5. Turn on Prefer this network.

Android

Android no longer includes Wi-Fi prioritization features.

For other devices

Refer to your device's documentation or search online for "prioritizing wireless networks" for your device.