When connecting to a new Wi-Fi comes the choice of connecting to a public or private network, but what for and why?Basically it's about trustworthy networks and security, data exchange, releases on all Microsoft Windows 11, 10, ... desktop operating systems! Contents:
1.) ... Public or a private network?
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(Image-1) Difference between public and private network! |
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2.) Change from public to private and vice versa in the network!
With Windows + R command:for Wi-Fi / WLAN
ms-settings:network-wifisettings or ms-settings:network-wifi
command for LAN / cable
ms-settings:network-ethernet
you can adjust this option at any time!
2. Then the network appears
3. Click on the active network connection
4. And switch from public to private or vice versa
( ... see Image-2 Points 1 to 3 )
With Ethernet / Lan simply in the LAN area as well simply switch over to the active network connection as required!
(Image-2) From public to private network! |
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3.) More tips on network, security and Co. on MS Windows!
When you first connect your PC to a wireless network, Windows will always ask you if you want to treat the network as public or private, which makes a lot of sense too. Here you will find other helpful tips related to Windows networks that could help you more or less.
PS: With the command netsh wlan delete profile * you can delete all Wi-Fi profiles!
Simply click through and get information:
Why not when it's that simple.
PS: With the command netsh wlan delete profile * you can delete all Wi-Fi profiles!
Simply click through and get information:
►► All WiFI / WLAN access points via the command prompt!
►► Assistant to create shared folders under Windows!
►► No connection via WLAN / WiFi under my Windows?
►► NAS and networks are not recognized on the Windows computer?
►► Security at a glance 2022 in Windows 10 and 11 User protection and privacy!
►► Windows security tips! ►► Windows network tips!
Why not when it's that simple.
FAQ 14: Updated on: 16 September 2023 09:08