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How do I change the descriptor for my ethernet adapter?


MOoD90s

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This may seem like a minor issue, but it has caused me some confusion.

I am using an ethernet connection to access the internet on my desktop Win 11 PC. When I hover my cursor over the network icon in the system tray (lower right corner of my screen), it pops up this information:

MyWIFI-5G
internet access


This is obviously wrong since I am using an ethernet connection, so I'd like to change the description from MyWIFI-5G to something like MyEthernet.

The problem is that when I go to "Network and Sharing Center/Change adapter settings", the description of my ethernet connection is:

Ethernet
MyWIFI-5G
Intel(R) Ethernet Connection...


When I click on "Rename this connection" I am only given the opportunity to change the top descriptor, i.e., "Ethernet," which is correct. What I want to do is change the second line, "MyWIFI5-G," but I cannot find a way to accomplish this. Is there any way?

Thanks!








Windows 11 25H2 26200.7171
 
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