The good thing, is that in Windows 8 (and on Windows Server 2012) the network connections receive new names. No more of the "local area connection" and "local area connection(2) to attempt to demystify. The wired network adapter is simply _Ethernet _and the wireless network adapter is _Wi-Fi.
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The wireless connection shows as “Wireless Network Connection” on Windows 7/2008 R2 and earlier, and as “Wifi” on Windows 8/2012 and later. We’re very aware that a laptop can also be connected to multiple networks, so for this particular issue we’re going to make a decision to implement a variable called “primary connection type”.
Following is the procedure for changing the client computer identification for any network client running Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. Begin by opening the control panel. For Windows 7, choose Start→Control Panel. For Windows 8, right-click the bottom-left corner of the screen and then choose Control Panel from the contextual menu. Network stuck on "identifying" - Windows 7 Sep 30, 2014
Identifying the network connection. The wireless connection shows as “Wireless Network Connection” on Windows 7/2008 R2 and earlier, and as “Wifi” on Windows 8/2012 and later. We’re very aware that a laptop can also be connected to multiple networks, so for this particular issue we’re going to make a decision to implement a
Jun 26, 2014 Network Client Computer Identification - dummies Following is the procedure for changing the client computer identification for any network client running Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. Begin by opening the control panel. For Windows 7, choose Start→Control Panel. For Windows 8, right-click the bottom-left corner of the screen and then choose Control Panel from the contextual menu. Network stuck on "identifying" - Windows 7 Sep 30, 2014