Yes, you can change your network settings in the Control Panel. The Control Panel is an integral part of Windows that allows users to change settings and preferences for their computers, including settings for networks (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) and Internet connections. To access the Control Panel on a Windows 10 computer, you can use the search box or navigate to it through the Start menu.
Once the Control Panel has been opened, you can find the Network settings page in either the categorised or large icons view. In the categorised view, the Network and Internet settings will be located in the Network and Internet category. In the large icons view, all network-related settings can be accessed under the Network and Sharing Center.
Once you open the Network and Sharing Center, you can access a variety of settings related to networking. From the left-hand pane, you can choose options such as ‘Change adapter settings’, ‘Change advanced sharing settings’, and ‘Set up a new connection or network’. The ‘Change adapter settings’ option leads to the settings associated with Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks, which can be modified from the Network Connections window. Here you can change adapter settings, amend the Network Sharing settings, add/change VPN connections, or diagnose and repair problems with the connection.
The ‘Change advanced sharing settings’ option, allows you to modify the advanced settings that affect the way your device shares content with other computers on the same network. These settings include options such as file and printer sharing, media streaming and password-protected sharing.
The ‘Set up a new connection or network’ option is used when you want to change the network settings manually. Here you can set up a wired or wireless network, configure security settings and manage connections to different networks.
For those who are less familiar with networking concepts, the Homegroup feature of Windows 10 automatically sets up a secure network so that multiple devices can be connected to the same local network. You can also access this feature from the Network and Sharing Center by clicking the ‘Change homegroup settings’ option.
In conclusion, to change your network settings in the Control Panel, you can open the Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel. From there, you can access a variety of settings related to networking, such as those related to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN and Homegroup connections.