Deleting Network Connections

[Ian]

Problem Description: I have 4 network connections listed
in Control Panel Network connections. 2 Local Area
Connections and 2 labeled as 1394 Connection. I am
installing a router for my wireless lan at home and the
support guy says that I have to delete the 2 x1394
connections but when I try to do this I get "The
connection you selected cannot be deleted" I have full
administrator rights on the system.

Any help appreciated, thanks

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Problem Description: I have 4 network connections listed
in Control Panel Network connections. 2 Local Area
Connections and 2 labeled as 1394 Connection. I am
installing a router for my wireless lan at home and the
support guy says that I have to delete the 2 x1394
connections but when I try to do this I get "The
connection you selected cannot be deleted" I have full
administrator rights on the system.

Any help appreciated, thanks

The 1394 connections use an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port on your
computer. To delete them:

1. Go to Device Manager and remove the 1394 network adapter.

2. Prevent Windows from re-detecting the 1394 network adapter by
either physically removing the adapter from the computer if it's an
add-on card, or disabling it in the BIOS setup if it's integrated into
the motherboard.

However, I wouldn't do it, because I disagree with what the support
guy told you. The presence or absence of a 1394 connection should
have no effect on a wireless LAN.

If the Network Connections folder shows a network bridge containing
the 1394 connection, right click and delete the network bridge.
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[Guest]

I cannot see how the 1394 connections (which are for your Firewire ports) would effect your LAN connections. I would search for a different solution or talk to a different tech

If you are having troubles with your router, ensure that the firmware is up to date... talk to the support tech about it


----- Ian wrote: ----

Problem Description: I have 4 network connections listed
in Control Panel Network connections. 2 Local Area
Connections and 2 labeled as 1394 Connection. I am
installing a router for my wireless lan at home and the
support guy says that I have to delete the 2 x1394
connections but when I try to do this I get "The
connection you selected cannot be deleted" I have full
administrator rights on the system.

Any help appreciated, thank