Windows 10: Remote PC home WiFi network does not appear under "Network", but I *can* access it via...

I'm trying to access my primary Win10 PC from my Win10 Notebook over my home WiFi network, but when I open the "Network" window, it's not listed.


However, I discovered I can still access it via a shortcut on my desktop with the target set to the name of the remote PC.


Why is this possible and how do I get my remote PC to appear in the Network window? TIA

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Networking

Yeah, I don't have a base station in my network. The router is controlled remotely over the LAN from any PC that is connected to the network.

 

Losing network connection

Hello Dear, if you have a laptop or a PC with a wireless network adapter, you can see a list of available wireless networks and then connect to one of those networks. The wireless networks will only appear if your PC has a wireless network adapter installed, the adapter is turned on, and the wireless access point is in range.

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.

2. In the left pane, under Network Tasks, click View available wireless networks.
In case, If you don't see the network you want to connect to, click Refresh network list. If you see the network but the signal is weak, move the PC closer to the wireless router.

3. Click the network you want to connect to, and then click Connect.

4. If you're connecting to a secure network, type the security key, and then click OK.

I Hope you solve out your query soon.

 

Wifi network not appearing after recent Win 10 monthly patch

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