Windows 10: Network name incorrect

I had a Linksys router E1200 with LAN ports and WiFi 2.4 G that worked fine for years. A few months ago I needed to improve it to give more more features and chose a Linksys WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO that also includes 5GHz WiFi. Setup using the Linksys online method was more complicated but I got it configured easily enough. The end result was a router with all four LAN ports connected and several devices spread over both 2.4G and 5G WiFi networks

I copied most of the settings from the old to the new router so that I had very little problem getting them all active on the local network and the internet.

I took advantage of the extra capabilities by changing my ISP's fibrenet speed from the basic 20M/20M I had been using to 200M/200M. The change went smoothly although the modem box had to be changed to work at the faster speed.

After a couple of weeks I rechecked the speed using the built-in Win 10 (1909) Speedtest but found that although the speed was higher it was around 64/64 up to 92/92 at times. After some toing and froing with their help desk I realised that my 3 year old desktops LAN port was a 100M max type! A surprise! But it explained why I couldn't get to the speed I was promised. Trying the same test on an old desktop gave much better results as the port on that 11 year old model was a 2G type. So now I knew that the fibre was able to provide the high speed I had ordered.

As final check I plugged in a WiFi module I had lying around that was capable of 300M and also using the 5G frequency. With the LAN port disabled the desktop and the router happily worked together and achieved rates up to 180M. I removed the WiFi module and enabled the LAN port to get the overall configuration back where it was with the thought that I would look for a 2G LAN card to install later.

But that was when it got strange! Now instead of showing that the desktop is connected to the router with its name of CLAN it shows the internet connection via the WLAN5 WiFi channel. That obviously isn't possible as the Wifi module has been physically removed from its USB port!

The internet connection has to be via the RJ45 LAN sockets and cable - that is all there still is on this desktop now. BUT, I cannot find any way of telling the Win 10 Pro OS that simple fact. I cannot even rename the connection or discover the correct network. On the Network and sharing centre the only ones listed are the two WiFi network names - the basic router name which accesses the LAN ports isn't there.

There must(?) be some place where it still should appear. Or is there?

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Windows 10; Network Name

Hi,

The Registry steps follower that resolved the issue.

But could you tell us why it appears to select a network status name based on your past Wi-Fi network connections, and then applies it to your wired Ethernet connection?

Thanks.

Mason

 

Windows 10; Network Name

Hi,

Thank you for the update and I apologize for the late response.

I suggest you to follow the steps and check if you are able to change the network name:

1. Press the
Windows + R keys and type
secpol.msc, and press Enter.

2. If prompted by
UAC, then click/tap on Yes.

3. In the left pane of Local Security Policy, click on
Network List Manager Policies.

4. In the right pane of
Network List Manager Policies, double click on your current network name.

5. In Network Properties, select
Name and type the name you prefer.

6. When finished, you can now close Local Security Policy.

7. Restart the computer.

Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.