Internet problem

[Grumpybear2000]

My original Huawei mobile wifi died and when i installed my new one same brand later model, It installed as Network 2 instead of Network 1 how can i fix the error so it will allow me to save Router login password. I am using Windows 7

[megabyteme]

That just means your internet isn't executing properly. Change your exe file associations to Internet Explorer. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18539/windows-7-change-default-programs

[MacGyverSG1]

That will happen if you don't remove your old connection before setting up your new one.

[Grumpybear2000]

Is there somewhere that i can edit them both out and reload it fresh

[anon]

Windows identifies networks by the MAC address of the default gateway. When your router changed, so did the MAC, hence "Network 2". If you look for that name in the registry, you'll be able to delete both and then redetect your current one, or simply rename it to whatever you want.

However, this has nothing to do with the problem you mention. In all likelihood, you need to delete the old saved password in your browser, so that it will ask to save it again next time.

[megabyteme]

I still think he should follow my suggestion

[Grumpybear2000]

Guess only way to fix problem is to format and reload everything again, as i cant find network 1 to delete it and network 2 wont save the password

[shaina]

Guess only way to fix problem is to format and reload everything again, as i cant find network 1 to delete it and network 2 wont save the password
Hey Grumpybear....

What is the model number, if you don't mind me asking??

And i know it is a wifi connection, is there a port for wired on it??

[Grumpybear2000]

original one that died was Huawei mobile wifi e5573
new one Huawei mobile wifi model e5577fs

[shaina]

original one that died was Huawei mobile wifi e5573
new one Huawei mobile wifi model e5577fs

I am a bit confused what you are trying to do here?? And did you speak to someone from your Internet provider on setup??

And seeing it is basically just a portable modem with wifi capabilities?? I assume you can enter the setting once you plug the modem into you PC/Laptop

no??

And once that is done you see it in "Devices" in your windows operating system as well??

Now if i am understanding, you are trying to change the password in the wifi modem so you don't have to change any other thing eg Ipad Smart Tv's etc

that is using wifi??

Is that the purpose??

I also assume that in the instructions, the wifi modem has a default address and password to access and you can change the setting from there??

If i am way off here Grumpybear, i apologize, but that would be the only reason i can comprehend what you are trying to accomplish??

Usually any modem/router they have to be "Wired" connected to set them up?? Or at least any one i have had does??

So if i get a new Modem/Router say from my ISP, i really don't give a shit if it reads 1 or 2 on my pc?? I manually go into the Modem/Router and change the

ID passwords...

That is if you also have your WIFI locked out to the public??

Again sorry buddy if i am not reading what you are trying to accomplish....And i would actually go back to what Anon said.....

[MacGyverSG1]

Guess only way to fix problem is to format and reload everything again, as i cant find network 1 to delete it and network 2 wont save the password

Try clearing cache in web browser.


Windows identifies networks by the MAC address of the default gateway. When your router changed, so did the MAC, hence "Network 2". If you look for that name in the registry, you'll be able to delete both and then redetect your current one, or simply rename it to whatever you want.

However, this has nothing to do with the problem you mention. In all likelihood, you need to delete the old saved password in your browser, so that it will ask to save it again next time.

I searched my registry and could not find "Network 2". When I changed my router the same thing happened to me as did Grumpybear2000, except I can change/save password for router. I don't care that my home network name changed. Everything works.

[anon]

i cant find network 1 to delete it


I searched my registry and could not find "Network 2".

Note that there are two spaces between "Network" and the number. The following tutorial explains how to do this in a simple way.

https://rewster.uk/2016/12/13/rename-network-2-on-windows-10/

[MacGyverSG1]

I searched my registry and could not find "Network 2".

Note that there are two spaces between "Network" and the number. The following tutorial explains how to do this in a simple way.

https://rewster.uk/2016/12/13/rename-network-2-on-windows-10/

Why the hell would there be two spaces?

[anon]

Don't ask me, Bill Gates did it. :idunno:

[Grumpybear2000]

Thanks to everyone i finally did what i wanted to do, i only had to click on the icon beside the house and change it from network 2 to what i wanted network 1.

[shaina]

Thanks to everyone i finally did what i wanted to do, i only had to click on the icon beside the house and change it from network 2 to what i wanted network 1.

I am glad GB everything worked out:)

[MacGyverSG1]

Thanks to everyone i finally did what i wanted to do, i only had to click on the icon beside the house and change it from network 2 to what i wanted network 1.

I decided to do the registry fix. I searched for "Network 2" and renamed them all to "Network". I deleted all of the old corresponding mentions of "Network" also. Rebooted and everything seems fine.

I wonder if doing a left-click on the house and changing the name does the same thing as editing the registry? Probably would not get rid of the old "Network" entries. I might try changing the name to see what changes it makes.

P.S. I had tried to right-click the house icon when I first wanted to change the name, but that doesn't do a thing.

[shaina]

I wish someone would tell me the reason why it makes a difference whether it is network 1 or 2 or 5??

My house is pretty much wired in every room, reasons to eliminate the stress on wifi, or lack of dependability of connection

So i just did a test and unplugged one of my connections in the modem/router, and yet it changed from say network 4 from 5?? So what did that change??

Nothing on my setup??

My internal mock server still sees what i want it to see (some pc's and other stuff i have turned off to be found in the network)...

Can someone try to explain what disadvantage it has on that number?? Really i don't understand what difference that makes??

As i said, i have burnt out or blown up tons of Modem/Routers from my ISP. I just go pick up another and they barcode it in to activate the new one, i bring

it home, go into the modem/router (192.154.0 etc.), make the same pretty much settings and it works??

Again the interests is for the future??

[MacGyverSG1]

I think Grumpybear thought that changing the network name would fix his password issue, and maybe it did. He didn't say.

The name doesn't matter, but a simpler name can make things less confusing for those that have complex setups. For those people that just set it and forget it (like you shaina), it's of no concern.

Like Anon said, when changing the modem/router the MAC address will be new which will cause Windows to create a new network name (adding or increasing a numeral to the existing network name, if it's not deleted beforehand). That may cause problems with existing hardware configurations.

[shaina]

new network name (adding or increasing a numeral to the existing network name, if it's not deleted beforehand). That may cause problems with existing hardware configurations.

Like what MacGyver?? That is where i am confused?? I even have switches in the house and none of those fucked up on all the Modem/Router changes??

I would assume today that everyone for security , makes up there own keys/password for there network or internet access??

I assume that the mac address is a fingerprint to the modem/router, but the IP address is linked to the ISP provider no??

I am not trying to be a smart ass in any way buddy, GB really just changed his modem/router right?? So if he went into it and changed the keys, to what he

had before, would that not keep everything the same?? Does Windows really care what number it is?? Or better yet any program that needs or access the

internet??

I know that i still use a program that uses Java, and it pops up that i have to give it permission to access, my internal network?? but it doesn't ask for a

password or anything??

EG... If i am using WIFI, it shows a bunch of different networks in my area and shows a lock right?? But if i change the settings in the new modem/ router to

the same keys, it just locks on to it because i saved it on everything that access the network or internet??

I just find it weird, that's all....


Edit: I should say that every night my ISP sends updates to all the equipment that i have from them, and sometimes when it has rebooted, i had to

unplug and reboot a switch, but never did i have to worry about passwords or anything???

Edit 2: Oh shit!!! I get it now!!! Yes i do change the keys and the name to what i want!! Not the one that comes installed/default on the modem/router!!

The number they give you or the name /and password is retarded and harder to remember if i want to add anything to the network....I assume i am now

on the right track, if he never changed any of that , now he has to use the default ones that came with the other modem/router!!:D

[MacGyverSG1]

It can get very confusing. I think they did it that way on purpose.

The entries in the registry that I changed/deleted associate the network name to device (modem/router). Adding new modem/router will change things. Simple setups shouldn't have a problem with change. More advanced setups could run into issues. Could be devices or applications that need the new network name.

That's why it's best to remove any mention of old hardware (and drivers if applicable) before installing new hardware.

[shaina]

It can get very confusing. I think they did it that way on purpose.

The entries in the registry that I changed/deleted associate the network name to device (modem/router). Adding new modem/router will change things. Simple setups shouldn't have a problem with change. More advanced setups could run into issues. Could be devices or applications that need the new network name.

That's why it's best to remove any mention of old hardware (and drivers if applicable) before installing new hardware.


Sure, i can only talk about my experience, and i have never had those problems, again anything wired or plugged direct, gives you less issues i would

think...

I really don't have that much running on WIFI vs Wired so the connection is instant.... And when i was speaking of hardware changes, i should have said

they were different modem/routers, not all the same models....

But what you are saying in some part makes sense.....And really how long does it take to put in a new password in anything anyways?? Even if you keep

the default.....

And If you get anything new, you are going to have to do that right;).. I can say i have never had a program not work because of different wifi or wired

connection.....

[anon]

I have network discovery disabled, so this is a non-issue for me :ninja:

[shaina]

I have network discovery disabled, so this is a non-issue for me :ninja:

But that has noting to do with connecting to the internet?? Just the home internal network??

Again i am just trying to think, how many things you could have in your home, that it is so difficult to change a password for internet access...

And the same what could it affect in a Windows operating system?? This really puzzles me?? A Mac address change doesn't change or make a port conflict??

Better yet, even if you change your ISP provider, the main IP address changes but if you change the key and network name, to what you have on all of the

things in the house, it will stay the same no??

[anon]

But that has noting to do with connecting to the internet?? Just the home internal network??

You might have noticed that the first time you connect to a network, Windows asks whether you're at home, work or a public area. This sets the firewall and file sharing permissions accordingly; on corporate settings, it's also used to know which domain to join and which policies should apply. Your choice and the network's name are remembered and reapplied whenever you come back.

As for the actual name, it's purely cosmetic, and it could be argued that "Network 2" isn't very helpful, but a more meaningful label can be had on wireless networks and/or if the gateway supports reporting it via UPnP.

I think MacGyver already answered the other questions :stuart: