How to make a private network public.
This story began with my purchase of a small, only 8 ports, but fast, 1 Gb/s on each port + internal operating speed up to 13.6 Gb/s switch.
I brought it home, unpacked it and connected it to the network so that my old router (aka 100 Mb/s switch, aka access point) would no longer look directly at my main PC, but at the new switch.
Why did I do this?
Yes, because I got a home NAS a little earlier and now 100 Mb/s was not enough for me and I decided that it was time to increase the speed home network.
The first evening everything was great.
Data began to simply fly across the network.
The speed of working with the NAS has become remarkable.
And I was quietly happy.
The very next day, my Windows 7 PC could not find the Internet.
From the word in general.
And I went online (from the laptop, fortunately it worked perfectly over WiFi and for it everything was the same as before).
On the Internet I only found articles like this.
There is a solution here, but it is suitable for Windows 7 Professional, and I have “Home advanced” at home.
The difference between these versions is that the valiant marketers from MS decided not to include all the software with the home version.
For example, the utility for editing local policies mentioned in the solution is simply not available in home versions.
So these solutions didn't work for me.
And I decided to figure out on my own whether it was possible to solve this problem with only what is in the home version of Windows 7.
And you know, I won her :)
It turned out the following: for some reason Windows 7 decided that since it is now looking at a device that is unfamiliar to it, it means that this connection must be considered an unfamiliar public network.
However, the home network did not go away (after all, the router was still online and did not change the address).
Remark:
Unlike Windows XP, these "wonderful" network types directly affect the operation of the built-in FireWall.
That is, if the network is in “Public” mode, then there will be such restrictions that it will be practically impossible to work with it.
It was possible to remove the new network if you turn it off and on network adapter.
But doing this EVERY time you turn on the PC is tiring.
So it was necessary to look for another way out.
It took me about an hour to search.
And now I can help you with this problem.
Action plan
1) Open "Network and Sharing Center"
2) Click with the left mouse button (LMB) on the “house” of our old network.
4) We see our old one good network. We will need to remove it. But now, unfortunately, this will not be possible. By the way, there may be more networks here if you have, for example, a VPN. Or maybe not :)
5) Close the window with the list of networks, and leave the “Setting network properties” window (the one that opened after clicking LMB on the “house”) OPEN. We will still need it, but we won’t be able to open it.
6) In a separate window, open the list of network adapters.
7) Disable our network adapter (if you have more than one, select the one through which you are connected to the problem network).
8) After this, you need to return to the “Configuring network properties” window (remember, we left it open) and open “Merging or deleting network locations” again.
9) See, now we can delete our old network. So let's do it. After that, use the “OK” button to close both windows.
10) Turn on the network adapter back. The PC will find the network, but will not be able to recognize it, which is exactly what we wanted.
11) Now click LMB on the “Public Network” inscription (now it will work as a link). And, lo and behold, we can choose the network type!
12) Select the “Home” type (or “Work” if you are at work).
13) In principle, that’s all. But for beauty, you can also give the connection a name. To do this, click LMB on “Home” and set a new network name.
14) Close the window with the "OK" button.
This completes the process.
And your network works normally again :)
If you have any questions, please comment :)
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Hello Friends! In this article we will touch on network setup in the operating room. Windows system 7. Namely, let's deal with home groups. This feature in Windows 7 makes it easier to share information between users on your home network. Here we will look at setting up IP addresses for computers so that you can create a home group and set up network placement. Let's see how to create home groups, how to join them and, of course, how to share directories so that other users can work with them. We will also consider a place from which you can conveniently control the shared resources on your PC. I hope that after reading this article, you can easily set up a home network between Windows 7 computers.
Firstly In order for computers to work properly on the network, it is necessary to synchronize the time between them. On all computers on the network necessary set current time and make sure it doesn’t get lost.
Secondly. It is necessary to set IP addresses for computers so that they are on the same network. This function is usually assigned to the router or router. Then he assigns an address from a given range to each connected computer. If you don't have a router, then you need to configure addresses manually.
This is done as follows
1. In the notification area, left-click on the icon Net. In the window that opens, click on the link Network and Sharing Centeraccess
In the Network and Sharing Center that opens, click on the left side
The window that opens displays all the network connections of your computer. Choose the connection through which you will connect to your home network. This can be a wired network connection, wireless wired network or other. Select it with the left mouse button and call it context menu right mouse button. Choose Properties
In the Network window that opens, we need to check the boxes Client for Microsoft networks, File and printer access service for Microsoft networks, and Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select the last one and press the button Properties
In the TCP/IP properties select Use the following IP address. In the IP address field, enter the address and subnet mask (for example, such as in the figure IP - 192.168.0.1 and subnet mask - 255.255.255.0)
In the window that opens, check the box Get the latest troubleshooting tools online
There are a lot of people working at Microsoft so that we can fix it. typical errors using this tool.
Now, if problems arise, not only with your HomeGroup, you can use the latest tools.
The home group has been created and the settings have been configured. Now you need to connect the remaining computers on the network.
On the computer that we want to connect to the Homegroup, we will find this element
Since the group has already been created we will be offered Join
We specify the libraries that we want to make publicly available and click Next
In the next window enter the password to the homegroup and click Next
If you are using a wired connection, select the tab Ethernet and left-click on the Ethernet connection. If the Ethernet adapter is disabled, then the Ethernet will be unavailable.
Network profile Public or Private
If you are using a wireless connection, select the tab WiFi and in the right part of the window, left-click on your Wi-Fi connection. If Wi-Fi adapter disabled, then the tab WiFi will be unavailable.
In the next window, in the category Network profile select the network profile you need: Public or Private. Changes take effect immediately.
How to change the network type (network location) from using Windows PowerShell
You can also change the network type using Windows PowerShell. To do this, you first need to find out the number of the network interface for which you need to change the network type. with administrator rights and run the command:
"Public"
Interface_number-NetworkCategory Public
where instead of Interface_number
Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex 2 -NetworkCategory Public
To change the network type (network location) to "Private", run a command like this:
Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndexInterface_number-NetworkCategory Private
Where instead Interface_number indicate your interface number.
In this case, the command will look like this:
Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex 2 -NetworkCategory PrivateAfter executing the command, the changes take effect immediately.
There are several types of network locations.
■ A private network is used for home networks or networks whose users and devices are known and trusted. Computers on a private network can belong to a homegroup. For private networks, network discovery is enabled, allowing other computers and devices connected to the network to be used and allowing other users to access the computer from the network.■ Public network used in public places (such as cafes and airports). This location is configured to make the computer "invisible" for other users and increase its protection against malicious software on the Internet. Homegroup is not available on public networks, and network discovery is disabled. This option should also be selected if you are using a direct Internet connection without a router or a mobile broadband connection.
■ Network location option Domain is used for domain-based networks, such as those that exist at workplaces in organizations. This type of location is controlled by the network administrator and cannot be selected or changed.
If you don't need to share files or printers, the safest option is Public networkHow to change the network type from “Public” to “Home” in Windows 7. My experience._luden_March 30th, 2013 This story began with my purchase of a small, only 8 ports, but fast, 1 Gb/s on each port + internal operating speed up to 13.6 Gb/s switch. I brought it home, unpacked it and connected it to network so that my old router (also known as a 100 Mb/s switch, also known as an access point) now looks not directly at my main PC, but at the new switch. Why did I do this? Yes, because I got a home NAS a little earlier and Now 100 Mb/s was not enough for me and I decided that it was time to increase the speed of my home network. The first evening everything was great. The data began to simply fly across the network. The speed of working with the NAS became remarkable. And I was quietly happy. The very next day my A PC with Windows 7 OS could not find the Internet. From the word at all. And I went online (from the laptop, fortunately it worked perfectly over WiFi and for it everything was the same as before).
On the Internet I only found articles like this one.
There is a solution here, but it is suitable for Windows 7 Professional, and I have “Home advanced” at home. The difference between these versions is that the valiant marketers from MS decided not to include all the software with the home version. For example, mentioned in the solution, There are simply no utilities for editing local policies in the home versions. So these solutions did not work for me. And I decided to figure it out on my own - is it possible to solve this problem with only what is in the home version? windows versions 7.And you know, I defeated her :) It turned out the following: for some reason Windows 7 decided that since it is now looking at a device unfamiliar to it, it means that this connection must be considered an unfamiliar public network. However, the home network has not gone away (after all, the router was still online and did not change the address). Remark:
Unlike Windows XP, these “wonderful” types of networks directly affect the operation of the built-in FireWall. That is, if the network is in the “Public” mode, then there will be such restrictions that it will be practically impossible to work with it.
It was possible to remove the new network by turning off and on the network adapter. But doing this EVERY time you turn on the PC is tiring. So I had to look for another way out. It took me about an hour to search. And now I can help you with this problem.1) Open the “Network and Sharing Center”2) Left-click on the “house” of our old network.3) In the window that opens, click the link “Merging or deleting network locations” (it’s at the very bottom) .4) We see our good old network. We will need to remove it. But now, unfortunately, this will not be possible. By the way, there may be more networks here if you have, for example, a VPN. Or maybe not :)5) Close the window with the list of networks, and leave the “Setting network properties” window (the one that opened after clicking LMB on the “house”) OPEN. We will need it later, but we won’t be able to open it.6) In a separate window, open the list of network adapters. 7) Disable our network adapter (if you have more than one, select the one through which you are connected to the problem network). 8) After this, you need to return to the “Configuring network properties” window (remember, we left it open) and open “Merging or deleting network locations” again. 9) See, now we can delete our old network. So let's do it. After that, use the “OK” buttons to close both windows. 10) Turn on the network adapter back. The PC will find the network, but will not be able to recognize it, this is exactly what we wanted. 11) Now click LMB on the “Public Network” inscription (now it will work as a link). And, lo and behold, we can choose the network type! 12) Select the “Home” type (or “Work” if you are at work). 13) In principle, that’s all. But for beauty, you can also give the connection a name. To do this, you need to left-click on “House” and set a new network name.14) Close the window with the “OK” button. This completes the process. And your network works normally again :) If you have questions, please comment :) This is mine backup log. There is only cross-post here.
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What is the difference between home and public network in windows
When you connect the network to your device for the first time, Windows will offer network location settings. That is, you can choose whether it is a home network or a public one. In windows 10 when connected to new network the first time it asks "Do you want to allow other computers and devices on this network to discover your PC?"
Depending on your choice, different settings will be applied to the network. For example, on a public network, access will be more restricted than on a home network, thus increasing your security.
Home or public network
You can customize how Windows behaves on your home and public networks, but let's first look at the default settings.
On home networks, Windows allows network resource discovery features. Other devices on your home network can see your computer, making it easy to share files and use other network features.
In public places, you don't want others to see your computer, much less have access to your files. On a public network, Windows disables network discovery, and no one will see your device on the network, and no one will be able to share files with it.
That is, everything is simple, in public places, settings in Windows prevent third-party devices from accessing yours, but on the home network, on the contrary, everything is done to make it easier to exchange files between devices and detect each other.
How to change your home network to a public network and vice versa
Usually, when you first connect to the network, you are asked if you want other devices to see your PC? If you click “Yes,” then the home network settings are applied, and if “No,” then the public network settings are applied. But what if you need to change the settings of a network that has been connected for a long time?
Right-click on the network icon in the lower right corner of the screen and select "Network and Sharing Center"
In Windows 7, under the name of the network, it says home network or public, so click on the words “Public network” or “Home network”, after which you will be prompted to change the settings for it.
In Windows 10, these changes are best made through the system settings. That is, go to “Start” => Settings => Network and Internet => Wi Fi => select the network whose settings you want to change => additional options
If you want to use this network as home - you need to select "Enabled" in the "Make this computer discoverable" option. And vice versa, if you want the public network settings to be applied to this network, select “Off.”
Network discovery and firewall settings
To configure detection settings, click on the network in the lower right corner with the right mouse button and select “Network and Sharing Center”
In the window that opens, on the left, open “Change advanced settings” public access"
Here you can allow (or deny) other devices to see your computer on the network (by enabling or disabling network discovery), and allow (or deny) file and printer sharing on your device.
Windows Firewall also has a bunch of settings for home and public networks. The firewall can be opened through the Network and Sharing Center (bottom left of the window), or through search. You can, for example, disable the firewall for your home network, although this is not recommended.
You can select "Allow interaction with an application or component in windows firewall"and configure how applications behave on a home network and how on a public one.
In conclusion of the article, I would like to say that if you are not sure about the network you are connecting to, it is better to apply the public network settings to it. That's all for today, if you have any additions - write comments! Good luck to you :)
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How to change the network to private on windows 8
Below we will describe two ways to change the network type in Windows 8. Changing the network to private in Windows 8 has become more difficult than it was in Windows 7.
In Windows, starting with Vista, the network profile mechanism is used for grouping network settings.
In Windows 8, these profiles are called "Private Network" and "Public Network". The "Public Network" profile imposes restrictions on data transfer over the network and the operation of network programs. The Private Network profile has fewer of these restrictions and allows you to share files and printers, as well as network programs.
By default, when you connect to a new network, Windows assigns it the "Public Network" profile. When connecting to a new network, Windows 8 issues the following request:
If you click the "Yes" button, the network will be assigned the "Private" type. But if you click the “No” button or ignore this request, then Windows 8 will assign the type “Public” to this network.
If only the Internet is distributed through the network, then the type of network is not important. However, when using shared resources in local network The type of network profile already matters. It may be necessary to change the network type (profile) from “Public” to “Private” to reduce restrictions on this network. For example, to create a homegroup, the network type must be set to the "Private Network" profile.
In Windows 7, you could change the network profile directly in the Network Control Center, but in Windows 8 this feature was hidden quite deeply. And now, how to make a network private under Windows 8 is no longer at all obvious.
Change the network to private through the Windows 8 settings
On Windows 8 you can change the network type through the settings, but this is now (unlike Windows 7) very difficult to do. If you don’t know where this setting is hidden, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to find it. The chain of actions is long.
First you need to open sidebar windows 8 (for example, with the Win + I keys) and there click on “Change computer settings”:
Then click on "Network":
Then click on “Connections”, and then, in the right panel, click on the icon with the name of the desired network:
The next screen will have text and a network type switch:
The Off position changes the network type to Public. The "On" position changes the network type to "Private":
This is how they dug deep into changing the network type in Windows 8.
Change network type through local policies
Open local security policies. This can be done slowly via the GUI or quickly via direct launch:
- Or through the Control Panel - Administration.
- Or windows + R on the keyboard, then secpol.msc and Enter.
There you need to open the "Network Manager Policies" policy key and in this key open the policy that has the same name as the network you need (in the first screenshot of this article):
Then, in the properties of this policy, open the “Network Location” tab and specify the location type and user permission there:
Note! If the user permission is not set exactly like this - "User cannot change location" - the setting will not work.
How to make a network private in Windows 8 through the registry
It may be easier and faster to change the network type via windows registry 8. But it's not safe.
In the registry you need to find the key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles.
This key must contain at least one key with the type name (84464.....E00). Each such key corresponds to one network, which is displayed in the Network Control Center. Find out which of the keys is associated with the right network, you can use the "ProfileName" parameter. This parameter contains the network name that is displayed in the Network and Sharing Center. That is, if in the “Network Sharing Center” your network is called “Network 2” then you need to look for a key that has the “ProfileName” parameter equal to the value “Network 2”.
If you have several networks in the "Network and Sharing Center", then you can find the required key using the ProfileName parameter and in this key, you need to change the value of the "Category" parameter. This parameter determines the network settings profile that will be used for the network.
Data security is a priority for any computer network. Windows developers understand this very well, so they have created special profiles for network connections. The profile selection appears the first time you connect to the network. But what to do if you accidentally selected the wrong item or did not know what needed to be indicated. The solution is quite simple - you need to manually change the network profile. This and other useful things will be discussed further.
The importance and necessity of changing privacy settings
In Windows, you can distinguish between private and public networks. The fundamental differences lie in the restrictions imposed. In private networks they are minimal, because it is assumed that access from the outside is limited, and accordingly, the security of your data is not threatened. Public networks have more restrictions to improve security.
A private network should be installed if you have complete control over it. This will allow you to take full advantage of all the advantages of the network:
- sharing files between nodes;
- using a shared printer;
- creation of a multimedia DNLA server.
If data security is a priority, or you, for example, connect to Wi-Fi in an office, institute or any other public place, then use only the public network profile. This will allow the built-in firewall to protect your personal data from possible attacks by other users on the network.
Please note that when connecting to an Internet provider directly without using a router, it is recommended to set the “Public Network” profile. Other network participants could theoretically gain access to your computer, although the provider must provide a high level of security. This profile makes the computer "invisible", making it more difficult for malicious software to penetrate the system.
For these reasons, it is extremely important to set the correct network profile. Incorrect settings can either limit functionality or expose your computer to the risk of hacking and loss of personal data.
How can you change the network profile in Windows 10
"Ten" boasts sufficient flexibility in settings, so it allows you to change the network connection profile in several ways. For ordinary users, we recommend using standard settings Windows using the OS interface. In rare cases, problems arise, so there are a number of alternative techniques, for example, some use the registry or Windows Shell. We will talk about these and other methods further.
Using standard settings
The network connections interface allows you to change the network profile in virtually one minute. We will look at modification options for local Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections. The procedure is general. Here the differences are only in the windows that open.
When connecting to Ethernet
If your PC or laptop is connected via a wired (Ethernet) connection, then to change the network profile you need to do the following:
As you can see, the process is simplified as much as possible, but does not present any difficulties. Changing the profile occurs instantly, so there is no need to restart the computer.
For Wi-Fi connection
The user must follow the following instructions when connecting to the Internet via wireless point Wi-Fi access:
When using Wi-Fi at train stations, cafes or offices, be sure to set your profile to public. This action will not take more than a minute, and you will ensure increased security for your system.
Through setting up home groups
If the above methods for some reason do not produce results, we recommend that you try changing your profile through the homegroup settings. This section allows you to significantly simplify the process of providing users with shared access to resources. The function can configure network connection, open folders for public viewing and much more. This section in the OS you can also use it to change the network type from “private” to “public”, and, if necessary, back again.
To do this, users need to follow the following instructions:
Be sure to apply the settings for the changes to take effect. This alternative method, how to change profile.
Resetting network settings
As many have already understood, the request to select a profile type appears only once, that is, when you first connect. Afterwards the profile is set according to the selected answer. It can only be changed through the settings, as described earlier. However, you can call the pop-up menu with profile selection again. To do this, you need to reset the settings. This procedure is completely safe and will not affect any user data. To do this, follow these steps:
For the procedure to succeed, you need to restart your computer. Afterwards, the system will detect a new connection and prompt you to select a profile again.
Through local security policy
Another alternative way, which involves using the local security policy section. To configure, you should:
Setting user permission is necessary to ensure that the settings are active and not reset.
Via Windows PowerShell
Windows has a special tool for automating processes, which is command line with an interface. The tool will help you change your privacy settings, but this method Suitable only for advanced users, as it assumes working with PowerShell. In the console you just need to enter the command
to install "Private Network". To change your profile to public, replace the word "Private" with "Public".
