Windows 10: How to Rename WiFi Network Adapter on Windows 11

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Most Network Adapter names are random and complicated. But Windows 11 allows you to easily rename the Network Adapter to a name that you can identify with. So, if you want to change the name of your WiFi network adapter on Windows 11 then this post will help you do so using the Settings app. […]

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Cannot rename WiFi adapter name

Hello Patrick, *Smile

You might see if you may be able to use the tutorial below to see a list of all network adapters to find the one already named "Wi-Fi" to rename it so you can rename "Wi-Fi 2".

Rename Network Adapter in Windows

 

Safe Mode with Networking - No network - No WiFi adapter...

I'm not sure what build they made the change in . I have tried every suggestion I found and nothing worked. When in Safe Mode my wireless network doesn't even show up so I can't choose it as a option.

Edit: I just tried booting into Safe Mode. The network icon had a X in it. When I clicked on it the only option was Airplane Mode.

 

Safe Mode with Networking - No network - No WiFi adapter...

- in which build did this occur?

I have 1903, on a laptop as you can see from my specs. Safe Mode with Neworking (Wi-Fi) works, but there are a couple of steps to get it working. It's possible using an adapter on a desktop is a different matter, I suppose.

This is what I see- your experience may differ.




Initial log-on - no connection.



Double click Network icon shows available connections.



Click Connect



Connected



Device Manager- driver.

(Reference my query on post #11).