Rename Network Connections in Windows 7

[markthefart83]

Well I still haven't figured it out yet, but apparent i'm not alone...

http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/7843-ghost-network-serious-network-adapter-bug.html

How do you rename the default "Network" connection name in Windows 7?? In vista, you could click customize in network and sharing center to rename the network and change the icon, etc. Windows 7 has no such option.... Also, Every time I restart my computer, I automatically get connected to an "unidentified network" public network type, and it says "mixed network". I can't connect to the internet at all when it does that. I have to disable my adapter and re-enable it to correct the problem. Any thoughts ?? It's quite frustrating because it happens on every boot.

 

[SquonkSC]

How do you rename the default "Network" connection name in Windows 7?? In vista, you could click customize in network and sharing center to rename the network and change the icon, etc. Windows 7 has no such option.... Also, Every time I restart my computer, I automatically get connected to an "unidentified network" public network type, and it says "mixed network". I can't connect to the internet at all when it does that. I have to disable my adapter and re-enable it to correct the problem. Any thoughts ?? It's quite frustrating because it happens on every boot.

Wireless or UTP? Or both?

 

[markthefart83]

ethernet.

 

[SquonkSC]

Please answer in a new post, not edit previous post.

Wireless or UTP? or both?

 

[SquonkSC]

ethernet.

Ok, that's how it is now.

How does that look when the problem occurs after boot?

Is it possible that after boot the wireless is trying to connect too?
Hence mixed mode?

Make a screenshot when the problem is at hand.

Greetz

 

[markthefart83]

Wireless or UTP..

It's not wireless.. it's a cable Ethernet connection. what does utp mean ?

 

[Sassa]

Just double click here:
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Is this what you want to do?

 

[markthefart83]

rename network connections..

Wow thanks. I didn't realize it was that easy. Okay, now that that's fixed. The other thing is still there. When I reboot.. everytime.. it connects me to a "unidentified network" some how.. and i can't do anything when its connected to both networks. no internet at all... looks like this:

i couldn't get the screenshot from my pc, cuz it's not doing that right now.. but on every reboot.. but here's a screenshot i found on google..

http://s3.amazonaws.com/satisfaction-production/s3_images/88712/Win_7_Network_WiTopia_VPN_inline.PNG

 

[SquonkSC]

Wow thanks. I didn't realize it was that easy. Okay, now that that's fixed. The other thing is still there. When I reboot.. everytime.. it connects me to a "unidentified network" some how.. and i can't do anything when its connected to both networks. no internet at all... looks like this:

i couldn't get the screenshot from my pc, cuz it's not doing that right now.. but on every reboot.. but here's a screenshot i found on google..

http://s3.amazonaws.com/satisfaction-production/s3_images/88712/Win_7_Network_WiTopia_VPN_inline.PNG

We need a screenshot from your computer, so you have to reboot and make the screenshot.

I suspect your situation will be almost the same as this screenshot.
I think you will see both wired and wireless are connected.

If that's the case, just disable your wireless card in Networkcenter.

 

[markthefart83]

screen shots

okay, it can't be my wireless adapter, becuz it's disabled. i just rebooted. here are the shots:

this is before i disable and re-enable my adapter.. no internet

this is after i disable and re-enable my adapter.. everything working good.

this is my network controllers screen..

i can't really figure it out. it just automaticly connects to this unknown network every boot. i wonder if there is maybe a way to disable this network from connecting ?

 

[SquonkSC]

Your imageshack link doesn't work.

I have to ask you to reboot again and don't do your standard routine of disable/enable, but click on the "local area connection" of the unidentified network.

You have to find out what that is.

Make a few screenshots of what you see after you clicked it.

Greetz

 

[markthefart83]

unknown network..

This was the only screenshot I could get... If I click on the Unidentified Public Network, I only get the screen that lets me change it's name and icon. That's not really of any use.. The other network, Rogers, is my ISP. That one is normal but it only works when I disable and re-enable my ethernet adapter, and only works when its the *only* network in the list.

 

[SquonkSC]

I meant you had to click on the "local area connection" link (in blue) on the right side of the unidentified network

 

[markthefart83]

okay ill get that brb..

 

[markthefart83]

more shots..

ok, here they are.. hope that helps!

 

[SquonkSC]

Ok,

Can you now do the same screenshots, but with the network working ok, after your disable/enable routine?

 

[markthefart83]

Working correctly..

Here are the same shots after I disable/re-enable the nvidia network controller..

 

[SquonkSC]

Ok, I see the problem.

I have to go eat now, I'm sorry, but I will be back in about 45 minutes.
If you have the patience and time, I'll see you then.
I think I can definitely solve your problem.

(Your Gateway, DNS and DCHP all have different IP's.
Very strange setup.)

Greetz

 

[markthefart83]

network problem

Okay great. I'll be here.

 

[gigimasinuta]

Just double click here:
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Is this what you want to do?

can you upload this again please? the links are broken now