Windows 11 will automatically recognize the network type, and can be changed manually if the recognition error is detected. 1. View the current network type: View the properties page by setting → Network and Internet → Advanced Network Management → Network and Sharing Center, or right-click the taskbar network icon. 2. Change the network to dedicated: Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Advanced Network Management → Network and Sharing Center → Click the Current Network → Properties → Security tab → Change the network configuration file to dedicated, which may require administrator permission. 3. If the network and sharing center cannot be found, you can enter control through Win R to enter the control panel or run the ncpa.cpl command to open it. Notes: Restricted accounts may not be modified, so you need to contact the administrator; switching network types will affect firewall rules, dedicated mode allows file sharing, and public mode restrictions are stricter; multiple networks can be set separately, pay attention to permissions and paths when operating, and try restarting the device to solve the problem.

Windows 11 will automatically determine whether it is a "public network" or a "private network" based on the network you are connected to. If you are connected to Wi-Fi at home, the system should be set to "dedicated network" by default, which can enable file sharing, remote access and other functions. But sometimes the system identification is wrong and needs to be manually changed. The following are the specific operation methods.

View the current network type

Before making changes, confirm what type of network you are using now:

1. Open Settings (Win I).
2. Click "Network and Internet".
3. On the left, select Advanced Network Settings > Advanced Network Management > Network and Sharing Center.
4. Under View Your Active Network, you can see the current network type (public or dedicated).

Or an easier way:
Right-click the network icon in the taskbar → Open "Network and Internet Settings" → View "Network Profile" in the "Properties" page.

Change the network to "dedicated"

If you confirm that the current network is a network used by your home or office, but it is "public network", you can change it to "dedicated" by following the steps below:

• Open Settings → Network and Internet → Advanced Network Settings → Advanced Network Management → Network and Sharing Center.
• Click the name of the currently connected network (such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
• Click "Properties".
• Switch to the Security tab.
• Change "Network Profile" from "Public" to "Dedicated".
• Click OK to save the settings.

Sometimes, this step may require administrator permissions.

If "Network and Sharing Center" is not found

After Windows 11 update, some menu paths have changed. If you can't find "Network and Sharing Center" in "Settings", you can try the following ways to quickly open it:

1. Press Win R, enter control to enter to enter the traditional control panel interface.
2. Find "Network and Internet" → "Network and Sharing Center".

Or run the command directly:

• Press Win R and enter ncpa.cpl or ms-settings:network to quickly jump to related settings.

Notes and FAQs

• Why can't it be modified?
  If you are using a corporate network or a restricted account, you may not be able to change the network type. At this time, you need to contact the network administrator.

• What is the impact after switching?
  After changing to "dedicated", the firewall rules will be looser, allowing functions such as LAN discovery and file print sharing to be enabled; while the "public" mode is the strictest security restrictions.

• What to do with multiple networks?
  If you frequently switch between different Wi-Fi, each network will record the configuration type separately and can be set separately.

Basically that's it. The operation is not complicated, but details are easy to ignore, such as insufficient permissions or wrong paths. If you encounter problems, you can try restarting your router or computer again.

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