Hello,
I just had Windows 7 installed on my computer. It’s all high-end components. The o.s. works great, except for the network connection.
Whenever I turn on the computer and try to connect to the internet, it does not connect.
In Network Sharing, I see “Mutiple Networks” displayed between the computer icon and the globe icon, with a red x between the globe and the “Multiple Networks” icon.
Underneath that shows two internet connections. One is “Network3” private and the other is “Unidentified Public Network”.
each time I have to disable and then enable the network adaptor. This gets rid of the Unidentified Public Network. leaving my “Network3” and then I can connect to the internet. This happens every time I turn on my computer.
I have uninstalled and re-installed the Realtek network adaptor and updated new drivers. Still the same thing happens.
Is there a way to get rid of the Unidentified Public Network connection altogether? I have tried everything, but to no avail. Never had these network connection problems with XP.
Appreciate any ideas. Thanks
Check and make sure the default gateway is set in your LAN connections IP properties. If you don’t have a default gateway set the interface is set to public and can not be changed.
In regard to my question on 07/21/2010 – 05:38, I solved the problem by going into Administrative Tools > Services, and changing the properties for the String on the top most line to “Automatic (Delayed Start)”.
The String I need to change happened to be on the top most line on my computer. It may be different for other computers.
Also, there is a String that may be labeled “Bonjour”. That may need its properties changed to “Automatic (Delayed Start)”.
Sometimes when installing Adobe CS software it alters the properties of this String
Anonymous
13 years ago
Okay, so I upgraded from XP to Win7 and love it, except for the changes they made to wireless networking…
When I first connected to my wireless network, it worked… at first. I changed nothing, but after a while when I turned my computer on again, it automatically created a new network profile (or location, whatever they’re called) for the same wireless network. the first one was “Network” and it randomly created a “Network 2” that I didn’t want.
The problem is, this “Network 2” profile is constantly switching between limited (no) connectivity and connected, and i can’t even get it to last long enough to load a YouTube video. Every time I try deleting “Network 2” and try to connect using the original “Network,” it just creates a new “Network 2” and stays crappy.
Now sometimes it randomly switches back to automatically using “Network” (the good profile) for a day or two, then goes back to “Network 2” and acts like crap all over again.
Just to add, I have another machine running XP that is always connected to the same network and works fine, so I know the problem is with this computer specifically, not the network or router.
If you followed all that, you must know it’s REALLY frustrating. Any tips on how to fix it?
I know it’s been a while, but since someone may find this on a google search:
Regarding the “Network” and “Network 2” issues, anytime something changes and Windows thinks you might be connecting to a different network (new SSID, same SSID, but you swapped out the router, or whatever else looks confusing to Windows), it will create a duplicate with a “2” or other number after it. It won’t remember any of your network settings from the original one , and this might prevent you from connecting to fileshares, printers, etc. MS has a rather simple solution for this at the link below. Basically, in “Network and Sharing Center” click on the icon next to the name of your active network (a bench, a house, an office building, etc.). You can rename the network, change the icon, or click the link at the bottom that says “Merge or delete network locations”. Clicking that will give you options for getting rid of the duplicates.
I have a small network of 5 computers and four of them are connected to a network switch and one computer(Name: Office-PC) is connected to a Broadband modem, the switch and broadband modem(router ) are connected.
I am able to see all the computers in network, but the Office-Pc which is connected to local network thro the router, to other remaining computer, has problem in transferring data. When my network location is set to Work Place my network works well, but when i set to Public , it slows down LAN file sharing.
All these 5 comps connect to internet thro router.
Could anyone help to have safe internet with good LAN, i don’t know what network location to choose for this setup. I have Win7 in all the computers.
Please read the content of this tutorial. It explains the differences between network locations. The reason why LAN file sharing doesn’t work when you set the network location to Public is because it is set not to work. The public network profile should not be used in trusted business or home networks. Should be used only when you connect to untrusted networks like the ones you find in cafes, airports and other public places.
Hope this helps,
Ciprian
mjones
13 years ago
connected to wireless router at friends house. i was asked to give router 8 digit code, i was able to get on now there is a network with my name and my friend can no longer connect to the net. she wanted to work from home and was unable to. what has happened, and can i restore or get back to the point where her network will show up again and the one with my name will disappear
Windows 7 Multiple Networks problem
Not sure if this will help, but sharing it anyway.
Last fall, when I got my new Windows 7 o.s. I was able to connect to the internet with no problem until I loaded Adobe CS software. Then each time I tried to connect to the internet, it kept going to multiple networks and not connecting.
I had to disable and enable my network adapter each time to get online.
So I went to Control Panel>Administrative Options>Services”.
Looked for ID-String with a length of numbers following. Usually near or at the top of the list.
Chose “automatic (delayed start)”.
Click OK and close all dialogue boxes and reboot the computer. This brought back my internet connection to be normal at start up (no more multiple networks)
Delaying the auto-start gives Windows Services time to start prior to its activation when booting up.
Keep in mind that certain Adobe CS software, when first installed, may re-set the ID-String in Services so you would have to re-set the ID-String to “automatic (delayed start)”.
(I think Bonjour Services on Windows o.s. causes a similar problem)
Hope this helps anyone who has run into this issue.
Roland
11 years ago
Personally, Windows 7 Network location management is still half-baked and very basic – and from what I can determine the same applies to Windows 8.
I currently use, on Lenovo laptops, ThinkVantage Access Connections and on other laptops Avanquest Connection Manager v7 (unfortunately no longer supported, but a few other less non-IT user friendly products do exist that work with Windows 7).
The advantage of these products is that a range of networks (eg. LAN, WiFi, dial-up, mobile broadband etc.) and location dependent settings (eg. network shares, default printers, security settings etc.) can be readily specified and then easily copied between systems (using export/import functions), once set up these will like Windows automatically select a location profile, if necessary the user can manually select the location profile from a list that can be made non-IT user friendly to be used on those occasions where there is a choice.
In the Enterprise space there are a couple of really good secure remote access clients that take intelligent and secure location configuration to another level.
AS
10 years ago
My question may sound silly, but I am obsessed with numerology, and I try to avoid number 4. My new internet connection was configured to “Network 4” (which the older connection was not), by the company guys, and I hate it. Is there a way I can create a new ‘network’ and name it anything other than ‘4.’ I’ve tried to locate this network 4, so I can change it, or remove it and install a new one, but I can’t.
I will write a tutorial about this and publish it tomorrow. 🙂
In the Network and Sharing Center, go to the View your active networks section. There, click on the icon of your network. It must be the icon and not its name or any text.
The Set Network Properties window opens, where you can change the name and the icon of the network. 🙂
I hope it will help other users trying to do the same thing.
gifterisback
10 years ago
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2sa1hlt&s=5
As you can see am connected to the other users in my network tree file. And when i click on it. It prompt for the user name and password but lets skip this the problem is how do i disable other users from accessing my network because everyday i get dozen of other users who is connected with me. How did it happen? Is it Possible????
What about configuring your network router better? Do you have a wireless password set for the WiFi network?
chloe
10 years ago
Hi I was recently at my brother I’m laws house. When he went on his computer on the network section it said ”network location”.
It said ”Chloe-Toshiba” which is my name and laptop.
Why would he have that info?? And can he get any info of my laptop on his computer??!!
Need help!
Artur
9 years ago
HI Ciprian,
Just installed Bitdefender Total Security 2015 and my connections to internet explorer stopped, no Google, no Yahoo mail or Netflix…the page would open 2 seconds and close without connection…but my bitdefender updates are fine, windows can connect to check the updates. Please help! I am connected wireless to my home modem using win 7, the adapter is set to public (changing it to home won’t help), stealth mode on and generic off. Cheers!
Alexandre Oberlin
6 years ago
Most geeks don’t seem to understand that non-specialists have no idea what a “network” means in this context, since everything is connected through the Internet anyway. Moreover, for a home user or mobile user, the “network” you are connecting to is usually the one that will give them access to the Internet. So when I connect my laptop to my mobile phone through USB or WiFi hotspot, isn’t it the Internet I am connecting to?
You are connecting to a network, which gives you internet access. Only when you use a USB modem you connect directly to the internet, but also to the network of your mobile provider.
Hello,
I just had Windows 7 installed on my computer. It’s all high-end components. The o.s. works great, except for the network connection.
Whenever I turn on the computer and try to connect to the internet, it does not connect.
In Network Sharing, I see “Mutiple Networks” displayed between the computer icon and the globe icon, with a red x between the globe and the “Multiple Networks” icon.
Underneath that shows two internet connections. One is “Network3” private and the other is “Unidentified Public Network”.
each time I have to disable and then enable the network adaptor. This gets rid of the Unidentified Public Network. leaving my “Network3” and then I can connect to the internet. This happens every time I turn on my computer.
I have uninstalled and re-installed the Realtek network adaptor and updated new drivers. Still the same thing happens.
Is there a way to get rid of the Unidentified Public Network connection altogether? I have tried everything, but to no avail. Never had these network connection problems with XP.
Appreciate any ideas. Thanks
Check and make sure the default gateway is set in your LAN connections IP properties. If you don’t have a default gateway set the interface is set to public and can not be changed.
In regard to my question on 07/21/2010 – 05:38, I solved the problem by going into Administrative Tools > Services, and changing the properties for the String on the top most line to “Automatic (Delayed Start)”.
The String I need to change happened to be on the top most line on my computer. It may be different for other computers.
Also, there is a String that may be labeled “Bonjour”. That may need its properties changed to “Automatic (Delayed Start)”.
Sometimes when installing Adobe CS software it alters the properties of this String
Okay, so I upgraded from XP to Win7 and love it, except for the changes they made to wireless networking…
When I first connected to my wireless network, it worked… at first. I changed nothing, but after a while when I turned my computer on again, it automatically created a new network profile (or location, whatever they’re called) for the same wireless network. the first one was “Network” and it randomly created a “Network 2” that I didn’t want.
The problem is, this “Network 2” profile is constantly switching between limited (no) connectivity and connected, and i can’t even get it to last long enough to load a YouTube video. Every time I try deleting “Network 2” and try to connect using the original “Network,” it just creates a new “Network 2” and stays crappy.
Now sometimes it randomly switches back to automatically using “Network” (the good profile) for a day or two, then goes back to “Network 2” and acts like crap all over again.
Just to add, I have another machine running XP that is always connected to the same network and works fine, so I know the problem is with this computer specifically, not the network or router.
If you followed all that, you must know it’s REALLY frustrating. Any tips on how to fix it?
Hi,
Check out this forum. It is quite helpful:
(Don’t include quotation marks when you copy the address)
“http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Search/en-US/?query=multiple%20networks&rq=meta:Search.MSForums.ForumID(766c02af-6528-41c6-9e68-f0c91617a761)+site:microsoft.com&rn=Networking%2c+Mail%2c+and+Getting+Online+Forum”
I know it’s been a while, but since someone may find this on a google search:
Regarding the “Network” and “Network 2” issues, anytime something changes and Windows thinks you might be connecting to a different network (new SSID, same SSID, but you swapped out the router, or whatever else looks confusing to Windows), it will create a duplicate with a “2” or other number after it. It won’t remember any of your network settings from the original one , and this might prevent you from connecting to fileshares, printers, etc. MS has a rather simple solution for this at the link below. Basically, in “Network and Sharing Center” click on the icon next to the name of your active network (a bench, a house, an office building, etc.). You can rename the network, change the icon, or click the link at the bottom that says “Merge or delete network locations”. Clicking that will give you options for getting rid of the duplicates.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/how-do-i-delete-or-clear-redundant-network/07834191-708d-45f9-9ef2-e779dd930ce3
Hi,
I have a small network of 5 computers and four of them are connected to a network switch and one computer(Name: Office-PC) is connected to a Broadband modem, the switch and broadband modem(router ) are connected.
I am able to see all the computers in network, but the Office-Pc which is connected to local network thro the router, to other remaining computer, has problem in transferring data. When my network location is set to Work Place my network works well, but when i set to Public , it slows down LAN file sharing.
All these 5 comps connect to internet thro router.
Could anyone help to have safe internet with good LAN, i don’t know what network location to choose for this setup. I have Win7 in all the computers.
Thanks
Hi,
Please read the content of this tutorial. It explains the differences between network locations. The reason why LAN file sharing doesn’t work when you set the network location to Public is because it is set not to work. The public network profile should not be used in trusted business or home networks. Should be used only when you connect to untrusted networks like the ones you find in cafes, airports and other public places.
Hope this helps,
Ciprian
connected to wireless router at friends house. i was asked to give router 8 digit code, i was able to get on now there is a network with my name and my friend can no longer connect to the net. she wanted to work from home and was unable to. what has happened, and can i restore or get back to the point where her network will show up again and the one with my name will disappear
Windows 7 Multiple Networks problem
Not sure if this will help, but sharing it anyway.
Last fall, when I got my new Windows 7 o.s. I was able to connect to the internet with no problem until I loaded Adobe CS software. Then each time I tried to connect to the internet, it kept going to multiple networks and not connecting.
I had to disable and enable my network adapter each time to get online.
So I went to Control Panel>Administrative Options>Services”.
Looked for ID-String with a length of numbers following. Usually near or at the top of the list.
Chose “automatic (delayed start)”.
Click OK and close all dialogue boxes and reboot the computer. This brought back my internet connection to be normal at start up (no more multiple networks)
Delaying the auto-start gives Windows Services time to start prior to its activation when booting up.
Keep in mind that certain Adobe CS software, when first installed, may re-set the ID-String in Services so you would have to re-set the ID-String to “automatic (delayed start)”.
(I think Bonjour Services on Windows o.s. causes a similar problem)
Hope this helps anyone who has run into this issue.
Personally, Windows 7 Network location management is still half-baked and very basic – and from what I can determine the same applies to Windows 8.
I currently use, on Lenovo laptops, ThinkVantage Access Connections and on other laptops Avanquest Connection Manager v7 (unfortunately no longer supported, but a few other less non-IT user friendly products do exist that work with Windows 7).
The advantage of these products is that a range of networks (eg. LAN, WiFi, dial-up, mobile broadband etc.) and location dependent settings (eg. network shares, default printers, security settings etc.) can be readily specified and then easily copied between systems (using export/import functions), once set up these will like Windows automatically select a location profile, if necessary the user can manually select the location profile from a list that can be made non-IT user friendly to be used on those occasions where there is a choice.
In the Enterprise space there are a couple of really good secure remote access clients that take intelligent and secure location configuration to another level.
My question may sound silly, but I am obsessed with numerology, and I try to avoid number 4. My new internet connection was configured to “Network 4” (which the older connection was not), by the company guys, and I hate it. Is there a way I can create a new ‘network’ and name it anything other than ‘4.’ I’ve tried to locate this network 4, so I can change it, or remove it and install a new one, but I can’t.
You are using Windows 7 or Windows 8?
Windows 7
I will write a tutorial about this and publish it tomorrow. 🙂
In the Network and Sharing Center, go to the View your active networks section. There, click on the icon of your network. It must be the icon and not its name or any text.
The Set Network Properties window opens, where you can change the name and the icon of the network. 🙂
The trick doesn’t work in Windows 8 though.
Gee thanks! It worked 🙂
Is there a way I can completely delete this network and create a new one?
Uninstall your network adapter and reinstall it. Then you can “create” the same network as if it were a new one.
many thanks … I’d been struggling with this for months 🙂
I’m glad I could help. You also inspired us to write a tutorial on the subject:
http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-rename-active-network-connection-windows-7
I hope it will help other users trying to do the same thing.
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2sa1hlt&s=5
As you can see am connected to the other users in my network tree file. And when i click on it. It prompt for the user name and password but lets skip this the problem is how do i disable other users from accessing my network because everyday i get dozen of other users who is connected with me. How did it happen? Is it Possible????
What about configuring your network router better? Do you have a wireless password set for the WiFi network?
Hi I was recently at my brother I’m laws house. When he went on his computer on the network section it said ”network location”.
It said ”Chloe-Toshiba” which is my name and laptop.
Why would he have that info?? And can he get any info of my laptop on his computer??!!
Need help!
HI Ciprian,
Just installed Bitdefender Total Security 2015 and my connections to internet explorer stopped, no Google, no Yahoo mail or Netflix…the page would open 2 seconds and close without connection…but my bitdefender updates are fine, windows can connect to check the updates. Please help! I am connected wireless to my home modem using win 7, the adapter is set to public (changing it to home won’t help), stealth mode on and generic off. Cheers!
Most geeks don’t seem to understand that non-specialists have no idea what a “network” means in this context, since everything is connected through the Internet anyway. Moreover, for a home user or mobile user, the “network” you are connecting to is usually the one that will give them access to the Internet. So when I connect my laptop to my mobile phone through USB or WiFi hotspot, isn’t it the Internet I am connecting to?
You are connecting to a network, which gives you internet access. Only when you use a USB modem you connect directly to the internet, but also to the network of your mobile provider.
Well, do you think you made things any clearer for the lambda Windows user who must choose if it is Public, Private or Enterprise?
I don’t know what user name and password to use to set up backup files feature.