How does Win 7 handle internet connection when on multiple networks?


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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    How does Win 7 handle internet connection when on multiple networks?


    I have a computer which is connected to 2 networks which have internet access and a different public IP. (Different ISPs as well). One is connected via an Ethernet cable and the other via a Wi-fi adapter.

    My question is, how does Windows 7 handle internet access when connected to multiple networks with internet access? Does it prioritize one and not use the internet from the other, or does it use both randomly at times?

    Also, can I change that behavior so it uses the internet from only 1 of those networks and not the other one's?

    Thanks
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
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    A question that could be asked is whether the 2 [or more] Networks need to be kept separate?

    There is a Bridge feature for connecting the same computer to 2 Networks but I can't answer as to the Internet question as the one time I've seen it working only one Network had the Internet service.
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    Win7 Home Premium x64 W10Pro&Home
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    When more than one network connection is available, Windows uses the one with the lowest metric value. By default, it automatically assigns a metric value based on the network connection's rated speed.
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