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That works! It's far from obvious. No right click or hyperlink or text. It is just kind of hidden in there.
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That works! It's far from obvious. No right click or hyperlink or text. It is just kind of hidden in there.

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Open the network and sharing center in Windows and click the icon to the left of the network name.
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Open the network and sharing center in Windows and click the icon to the left of the network name.

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Windows 7 called my local area connection &quot;Network 18&quot;. I would like to rename it to something that makes more sense. I have tried every option in the Network and Sharing Center, but it only allows you to rename &quot;Local Area Connection&quot; and not the network name. It seems like you have to be able to set this to something more intelligent than a random number. How do you do it?<br />
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Windows 7 called my local area connection "Network 18". I would like to rename it to something that makes more sense. I have tried every option in the Network and Sharing Center, but it only allows you to rename "Local Area Connection" and not the network name. It seems like you have to be able to set this to something more intelligent than a random number. How do you do it?



WIndows 7 change network name

Network Management involves issues that are independent of specific hardware or software, including email policies, upgrade planning, backup scheduling and working with managed service providers for Desktop-As-A-Service (DaaS), Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) and the like through the use of tools, coupled with manufacturer standards, best practice guidelines, policies and procedures plus all other relevant documentation. Network management also includes monitoring, alerting and reporting, management reporting, planning for device or service updates, the backup of configurations, the setting of key performance indicators and measures (KPIs/KPMs), associated service level agreements and problem records as part of the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework.

Network Management

Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.