The concept of "perfil de rede" (network profile) is crucial for managing how your Windows device connects to different networks. Network profiles in Windows help determine the security settings and sharing options for each network you connect to. This is particularly important for ensuring that your device behaves appropriately in different environments, such as home, work, or public networks. This article will guide you through the process of managing network profiles in Windows using both the graphical user interface (GUI) and Command Prompt (CMD).

Examples:

1. Changing Network Profile via GUI:

   • Open the Settings app by pressing Win + I.
   • Navigate to Network & Internet > Status.
   • Click on Change connection properties.
   • Under Network profile, select either Public or Private.

2. Changing Network Profile via CMD:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • To view current network profiles, type:

     netsh wlan show profiles

   • To change a network profile to private, use:

     netsh wlan set profileparameter name="ProfileName" NetworkCategory=Private

   • To change a network profile to public, use:

     netsh wlan set profileparameter name="ProfileName" NetworkCategory=Public

3. Changing Network Profile via PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   • To view current network profiles, type:

     Get-NetConnectionProfile

   • To change a network profile to private, use:

     Set-NetConnectionProfile -Name "NetworkName" -NetworkCategory Private

   • To change a network profile to public, use:

     Set-NetConnectionProfile -Name "NetworkName" -NetworkCategory Public