Windows 7/8 LAN set to private

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    David Regular Member

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    Anyone know how to change the LAN setting on Windows 8 to home network?

    I recently did away with wireless to my main PC when I moved, and have it wired to the router now since it's closer, but windows sets this to a private network.

    This makes it impossible to connect to any NAS, and other PC's on the network that are wireless. Any clue how to change this back to a home network?
     
    David, Jun 2, 2012
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    Open network and sharing and then click the private network. You should bring up a window to allow you to change it.
     
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    Tried that, it wouldn't change while on the LAN, no clue why, only happens on windows 8.

    But I just plugged in my wireless card, and that let me set it to a home network.
     
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