How to change network profiles on Windows 11
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On Windows 11, changing the network profile type allows you to increase
networking security and make it easier to share files and other services with
another computer in the network.
Ethernet connection
To make a network connection public or private, use these steps:
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Network & internet.
3. Click the Properties page on the Top Center of the page.
4. Under the "Network profile type" section, select the profile type:
1. Public: Other computers in the network won't be able to see your device.
This is the recommended option for the home, office, and public places.
2. Private: Other devices can see your computer in the network. When sharing
files, printers, or using network applications, this option should be
considered.
Wi-Fi connection
To change the network profile type for a Wi-Fi connection, use these steps:
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Network & internet.
3. Click the Wi-Fi option on the page.
4. Click the connection properties setting. Quick note: The device must be already
connected to the network to see the option.
5. Under the "Network profile type" section, select the profile type:
1. Public: Other computers in the network won't be able to see your device.
This is the recommended option for homes, offices, and public places.
2. Private: Other devices can see your computer in the network. When sharing
files, printers, or using network applications, this option should be
considered.
After you complete the steps, depending on the profile you selected, the device will not be
discoverable or be visible by other devices to access files and other services.
How to make network connection metered on Windows
11
A metered connection reduces the background data usage of Windows 11 and apps to
prevent going over a limited data plan, such as on mobile hotspot plans that only offer a
few gigabytes of data.
Ethernet connection
To make an Ethernet connection metered on Windows 11, use these steps:
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Network & internet.
3. Click the Properties page in the top center of the page.
4. Turn on the Metered connection toggle switch.
Wi-Fi connection
To make a Wi-Fi connection metered, use these steps:
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Network & internet.
3. Click the Wi-Fi page on the right side.
4. Click the connection properties setting.
5. Click the connection properties setting.
Once you complete the steps, Windows and apps will use fewer data. For example,
Windows 11 won't download cumulative or feature updates, and some features like
OneDrive won't sync files to the cloud, and apps won't download updates.
The settings will only apply to the current connection. If you connect to a different network,
you must reconfigure the feature as needed.
If you want to disable the feature, you can use the same, but in step 5, turn off the Metered
connection option.
How to manage known wireless networks on Windows
11
On Windows 11, you can also provision Wi-Fi configurations to make connections easier.
You can also delete those connections you no longer use for better management.
Add a new Wi-Fi network
To provision a new wireless connection, use these steps:
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Network & internet.
3. Click the Wi-Fi page on the right side.
4. Click the Manage known networks setting.
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5. Click the Add network button.
6. Confirm the wireless network name.
7. Use the "Security type" setting and select the security authentication method.Quick
note: This security feature is usually configured on the router or access point. Typically, it
would be the WPA2-Personal AES option.
8. Use the Security key setting and confirm the security key (sometimes referred to as
"Wi-Fi password").
9. (Optional) Check the Connect automatically option if you want to automatically connect to
the wireless network when it is in range.
10. (Optional) Check the Connect even if this network is not a broadcasting option.Quick
note: Usually, you can choose the network to connect because it's broadcasting its presence
to all devices. However, sometimes, administrators choose not to broadcast the network to
remain hidden. This option will let you connect to the wireless network, whether it's
broadcasting or not.
11. Click the Save button.
After you complete the steps, the network configuration will be applied to the
device, and when the access point is within range, the computer will connect
automatically without additional steps: