Windows 10: Assign different network profiles (locations) for Ethernet and Wi-Fi

Discus and support Assign different network profiles (locations) for Ethernet and Wi-Fi in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I have tried to set my notebook to use the Private network profile (location) for Ethernet and use the Public network profile for Wi-Fi. But it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by drkh, May 21, 2018.

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    Assign different network profiles (locations) for Ethernet and Wi-Fi


    Hi,

    I have tried to set my notebook to use the Private network profile (location) for Ethernet and use the Public network profile for Wi-Fi. But it turns out that it's impossible. When the network profile is changed for one of them, the other also changes automatically to use the same profile.

    The notebook is connected to my ISP's broadband VTU-R with network cables. The private IP of the VTU-R is 192.168.1.1. The private IP of the notebook's network card is manually set to 192.168.0.4 (different segment) with the VTU-R being the default gateway.

    The VTU-R also supports Wi-Fi. When Wi-Fi connection is established, the notebook obtains its Internet IP automatically.

    Is it possible to assign different profiles for Ethernet and Wi-Fi respectively?

    The OS of the notebook is Windows 10 Pro, version 1709, build 16299.402.

    :)
     

  2. Different Network Connection From the same Wi-Fi

    Hi,

    Thank you for providing the details.

    As mentioned above in your post, the Desktop is connected to the Ethernet
    and Laptop is Connected to the Wi-Fi. It is not possible to connect to the same Wi-Fi networks. If both Desktop and Laptop are on Wi-Fi devices then you could try connecting it to the same Wi-Fi network.

    • Did you try the below step provided and what was the result?
    I would suggest you to create a new HomeGroup and check if it helps.
    Refer: HomeGroup
    from start to finish


    (Applies to Windows 10 as well)

    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, May 21, 2018
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  3. Different Network Connection From the same Wi-Fi

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    • What happens when you try to connect through the Wi-Fi, are you able to access to internet?
    • Does your Desktop support or does it has a Wi-Fi device to connect to the same Wi-Fi?
    As mentioned above in your post, the Desktop is connected to the Ethernet
    and Laptop is Connected to the Wi-Fi. It is not possible to connect to the same Wi-Fi networks. If both Desktop and Laptop are on Wi-Fi devices then you could try connecting it to the same Wi-Fi network.

    Note: To transfer the files you have to share the files and folders on a network.

    Method 1: If you are already using the HomeGroup.
    Network discovery might be blocking you from seeing other computers and devices on the network. Check if the Network discovery is turned on. If the network discovery setting on your computer is set to off, you won't see other computers and devices
    on the network.

    Steps to Turn on network discovery.

    • Press Windows key, type sharing and click on
      Manage advanced sharing settings.
    • Under Private, Network discovery, check mark the option
      Turn on network discovery.
    • Try the same on all the computers connected to the network.
    If the issue still persists,

    Method 2: I would suggest you to
    create a new HomeGroup and check if it helps.

    Refer: HomeGroup
    from start to finish


    (Applies to Windows 10 as well)

    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, May 21, 2018
    #3
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