Windows 8 network type change: Public or private
If your PC is on a public network, you should select the Netzwertyp Option "For Public networks". If the network later changes, you can also customize the type:
- Click on the bottom right in the taskbar on the network icon.
- In a Popup you'll find all the network connections listed. Click with the right mouse button on the network, the type of which you want to change.
- In the open menu select "Freigage enable or disable".
- Choose the Option "public network" or "home or work networks".
Network type in Windows 8
Windows 8.1: network type change - this is different
- You move the mouse in the lower-right corner and select "settings".
- Once there click on "change PC settings".
- Select on the left side of "network".
- Here you can click on your Wi-Fi.
- For a private network, slide the seek bar in "devices and content on right". In the case of a public network, the switch should be set to "Off".
Read in the next practice tip on how you in Windows 8 a home network set up.
