Windows 10: How to switch wired windows 10 from public to private network

Discus and support How to switch wired windows 10 from public to private network in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Please give me an easy fix for switching my wired ethernet computers from public network to private network. EASY. This should not be difficult,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by DK4Jesus, Mar 23, 2021.

  1. DK4Jesus Win User

    How to switch wired windows 10 from public to private network


    Please give me an easy fix for switching my wired ethernet computers from public network to private network. EASY. This should not be difficult,

    :)
     
    DK4Jesus, Mar 23, 2021
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  2. Arete One Win User

    Can't split networks between Public and Private


    New Win10 Pro install from scratch on a laptop with both a wi-fi and wired ethernet connections.

    The wi-fi connects to a router on 192.168.253.x, and that router connects to the Internet. The IP is delivered by the DHCP server based on the MAC address.

    The wired ethernet connects to a hub, with a total of four computers. The IPs for each are specified in the NIC configuration on the 192.168.252.x network.

    Windows 10 calls the wired ethernet "Unidentified network" and sets it to Public along with the wi-fi network. There is no listing for the wired ethernet network in the registry under the ..\NetworkList\Profiles entries, so I can't flip the Category setting there. There is only one entry, and it's the wi-fi network.

    I turned the wi-fi adapter off and then shared a folder. This made the wired ethernet network Private, but when I turned the wi-fi back on, they both showed up as Public.

    With the wired ethernet network set to Public, I can't easily connect to shares or use RD from my main system into this one without turning off Windows Firewall. But since the WF setting is based on the Private and Public setting, right now it's an all or nothing thing.

    I need to find a way to leave my wi-fi connection set to Public, but get my wired ethernet set to Private.

    Any suggestions?

    TIA.
     
    Arete One, Mar 23, 2021
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  3. Change Network from Public to Private

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to
    change your network from Public to Private:


    • Type PowerShell in Search Window and then right click on it and click on
      Run as Administrator.

    • Type the following command to find your interface Index:
      Get-NetConnectionProfile

    • Use your interface index (for example 5) with this command:
      Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex 5 -NetworkCategory Private

    • Now reboot the device and check if the network has changed from Public to Private.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Giridhar J, Mar 23, 2021
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  4. Winuser Win User

    How to switch wired windows 10 from public to private network

    Private or Public


    I just noticed in Windows defender My network is listed as public. Does it matter if my network is listed as private or public. I found how to change it if I have to. I just want to know if it matters. I don't know if this has anything to do with it or not. In the network box on the task bar it only shows my wi-fi connections and not my wired connection. I'm connected by wire to the router. I'm using build 10162 upgraded from Windows 8.1.1.
     
    Winuser, Mar 23, 2021
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