Local Network is identified as Unknown Network. (Ethernet)


TomasL

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How do I get windows to recognise my local network as "Local Network" an set it as "Private", as well as there is no option to set it as Private, I have to use Powershell each time the computer starts to set it as Private.
And yes, I have restarted, and yes network settins is AFAIK correct, and yes I have restarted the router, and yes I have run SFC an DISM
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Various
I was able to fix this issue by modifying the following group policy:
Computer Configuration --> Windows Settings --> Security Settings --> Network List Manager Policies
Unidentified Networks:
- Location type: Private

I leave User permissions alone.

Next, run gpupdate /force and reboot the computer.

To verify the GPO is applied correctly, view the following registry location:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Signatures
- There should be a key with a very long hexidecimal value.
Category = DWORD:00000001
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    Motherboard
    ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-Plus
    Memory
    32Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080
After I deleted all network profiles, I got it working
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Various
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