Windows 7 Connected to one wireless network, but Network & Sharing Center shows two...

[Ryan Mander]

Hi,

I am connected wirelessly on my laptop to my DIR-655 (D-Link) router. There is something weird going on to me in which is shows I am connected to two networks, one my home network clearly identified. The other one a "public network" listed as unidentified, all on one wireless connection. I run Windows 7 SP 1 32-bit. I have included a screenshot. I would like somehow to merge or remove the second one from the listing.

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It seems like you are experiencing a common issue where Windows is detecting your network as both a private (home) network and a public network simultaneously. This can happen due to misconfiguration or sometimes when there are multiple networks present. To resolve this issue and merge or remove the unidentified public network, you can try the following steps: 1. Forget the Network: - Go to your Network and Sharing Center. - Click on "Manage wireless networks" on the left pane. - Right-click on the unidentified network and select "Remove network." 2. Reset Network: - Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges. - Type the following commands and press Enter after each:

 netsh int ip reset netsh winsock reset ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

3. Check Network Sharing: - Ensure your home network is set as a Home network. - Open the Network and Sharing Center, click on your network, and set it as Home. 4. Reconnect to Home Network: - Disconnect from the network, restart your computer, and reconnect to your home network. 5. Network Troubleshooter: - Run the Network troubleshooter to diagnose and fix any network-related issues. After trying these steps, check if the unidentified public network is still appearing. If it persists, there might be more advanced troubleshooting needed, such as checking for hidden networks, updating network drivers, or reviewing network settings. You can refer to the Windows 7 documentation on troubleshooting network connections for more detailed steps. Let me know if you need further assistance!