How to change the network type?

SKJoy2001 · 17 Apr 2009

Connecting to my Access Point (WEP, Shared Key) works fine, but the network type becomes PUBLIC in the Network and Sharing Center and I cannot change it, it is read only there! My computer is not part of a domain but a member of a workgroup.

I need to change the network type for the above WiFi connection to WORK/HoME.

Please help. Thank you in advance.

atishd12345 · 22 Apr 2010

Yea m having the same problem...
any help anyone!!!

Brink · 22 Apr 2010

Hello Atishd and SKJoy,

This can help show you how to change the network type of a "Unidentified Network".

Unidentified Networks - Set as Private or Public

Hope this helps,
Shawn

iseeuu · 22 Apr 2010

SKJoy2001 said:

Connecting to my Access Point (WEP, Shared Key) works fine, but the network type becomes PUBLIC in the Network and Sharing Center and I cannot change it, it is read only there! My computer is not part of a domain but a member of a workgroup.

I need to change the network type for the above WiFi connection to WORK/HoME.

Please help. Thank you in advance.

Try using WAP2-PSK (or Personal shared key) instead of WEP and see if Windows will allow for the less secure "Home Network" location?

Cheers!
Robert