Networking

[Guest]

I just installed a new network card and a window pops up and reads:

Windows Networking

Choose a network category

* This is a public network
Use for networks in public places where you don't want people to access
your
computer

* This is my private network
Use for your home or personal network where you want to share files and
devices.

Just thought you should know the wording is a kinda mixed up and confusing.
Might want to fix that.

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[Colin Barnhorst]

I think it is pretty clear. When you use a public network you want highest
security.

 

[Bones]

It's pretty clear to me

 

[Steve]

I also found this slightly puzzling (had to stop + think for a moment)

I want to access public services (HTTP, FTP) but my computer is not
connected diretly to the internet - its via a home network

I don't consider myself to be using a public network, but I don't want
others to access my computer

I consider myself to be using a private network, but i don't want to share
my files or devices with the rest of ther world!

It is not immediately obvious which to choose?

I think it could be better worded (not only for noobs - I work with networks
/ subnets / routing etc a lot - it made me stop & think!)


BTW, home network users, choose private!