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ivanabq's avatar
ivanabq
Aspirant
Jan 17, 2022

Windows won't allow Private network after installing Nighthawk CAX80

I have 2 machines running Windows 11 Home. After a recent upgrade of my cable modem and router to a Nighthawk AX8/8 (CAX80), Windows will no longer retain the change in designating the network as Private rather than Public.

 

Any ideas?

4 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 17, 2022

    I'm not sure how you think a windows settings not being retained is related to the router. 

    • ivanabq's avatar
      ivanabq
      Aspirant
      Jan 17, 2022

      Before installation of the CAX80 the network setting on both machines was Private. After installation, both were set as Public. Since no OS or other software change occurred, a causal relationship must be suspected.

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 17, 2022

        when you change networks, windows default setting is for a public network with all new networks. 

        Thats it trying to protect your data. But you have to go in and change it. 

        If windows isn't letting you change it, thats a problem in windows.