Windows 7 VPN Connection creates an UNIDENTIFIED NETWORK.

Method 1: Change Network Location Manually​

1. Open Network and Sharing Center:
   • Click on the network icon in the system tray and select "Open Network and Sharing Center."
   []Change Network Location:
   • In the Network and Sharing Center, you will see the "Unidentified Network" listed as a "Public Network."
   • Click on the "Public Network" next to the network name.
   []Customize Network Location:
   • Windows will ask you to choose a location type for the network. Select "Home Network" and click on it.

     Method 2: Using Command Prompt​

   []Open Command Prompt:
   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
   []Identify Network Connection Name:
   • Type the following command and press Enter:
     Code:

      netsh interface ipv4 show interfaces

   []Set Network Location:
   • Once you have identified the interface name for your VPN connection, type the following command and press Enter to set the network location as "Home Network":
     Code:

      netsh interface ipv4 set interface "Your-VPN-Connection-Name" newname="Home Network"

   • Replace "Your-VPN-Connection-Name" with the actual name of your VPN connection.

     Method 3: Registry Edit (Advanced Users)​

   []Open Registry Editor:
   • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   []Navigate to Network Profiles:
   • Go to the following key:
     Code:

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles

   []Find the Profile:
   • Look for the profile related to your VPN connection in the Profiles list.
   []Modify Profile Category:
   • Locate the Category DWORD entry in the VPN profile.
   • Change its value to:
     • 0 for Public Network
     • 1 for Private Network (Home Network)

       Note:​

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   • ]Editing the registry can have unintended consequences if done incorrectly. Proceed with caution and consider backing up your registry before making changes. Try these methods to change the network location type from "Public Network" to "Home Network" when connected to your VPN on Windows 7.