Solved Network Connection Status and Network Discovery


GopherMan

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I just updated to Win11 and I'm trying to get network discovery turned on so the computer can be seen on the rest of the network.
I would expect to find network discovery on the Network & internet > Ethernet page in an expanded section under "Private" (network profile type).
I suspect it's because Win11 thinks the computer is not on the network (it is - I can browse the Internet just fine).
Device details:
Windows 11 Pro, v.21H2, OS build 22000.318
The Asus ROG Strix X570-E Gaming motherboard has two Ethernet ports - 1.0G and 2.5G. The network is plugged into the 1.0G port.
From Device Manager, the details for that port are:
Intel(R) I211 Gigabit Network Connection
Driver: Intel / 6/15/2020 / v.12.18.11.1
The 2.5G port and the WiFI connection are unused.
When I'm in File Explorer and click on "Network", I get a banner which says "This computer is not connected to a network."
On the Network & Internet page, it shows Ethernet 2 is connected.
On the Network & internet > Advance network settings page, it shows the 2.5G port is "Ethernet" and the 1.0G port is "Ethernet 2"
On the Network & internet > Ethernet page:
At the top, it says "Network - Connected". PRESUMABLY, this information is for the 1.0G port (even though it doesn't say "Ethernet 2")
The network profile options are shown. "Private" is selected, but there is no expanded section available for setting properties (e.g. network discovery)
At the bottom it says "Ethernet - Not connected", and on expanding that, it can be seen that this is for the unused 2.5G port.

Why does File Explorer say the computer is not connected to the network when it obviously is?
How do turn on network discovery
 
Windows Build/Version
21H2

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5600X
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix X570-E Gaming
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16
    Graphics Card(s)
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 6GB
You can get to Network discovery setting in control panel- network and sharing center-change advanced sharing settings
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3296
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
Ah yes, the old "is it in Settings or is it on the Control Panel" trick. Found it.
But, to be letter perfect, it's found (at least on my machine) from Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings.
Still not sure why File Explorer was saying "Not Connected", but that issue has mysteriously disappeared. I will take my winnings and run.
Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5600X
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix X570-E Gaming
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16
    Graphics Card(s)
    ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 6GB
it's found (at least on my machine) from Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center

Your Control panel is in Category view. Glasskuter assumed it was in Small/Large icons view.

All the best,
Denis
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 Build 22631.3296
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