Laptop Only Uses WiFi, Refuses to Use Wired LAN When Connected

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From: M.H.
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 01:45

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I have an IBM ThinkPad T42 running Windows XP SP2, and I have two 
network adapters:

1. Intel PRO/1000 MT
2. Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG

I have the adapters set to IP xxx.xxx.x.3 and xxx.xxx.x.4, respectively. 
   For network bindings, I have the LAN set first, then WiFi.   The 
problem is, when the laptop is in its dock, where it should have a wired 
connection, it uses WiFi instead.  If I set both adapters to the same 
IP, such as IP xxx.xxx.x.3, and the laptop is in its dock, it uses the 
wired network, as the WiFi connection cannot setup its IP.  How can I 
get Windows XP to use the wired connection when present, and only the 
WiFi as a fallback?  Thanks.

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