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How to Turn On Network Discovery In Windows 11 [Explained]
Network Discovery is a useful tool to master for security purposes
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Updated onJuly 18, 2024
updated onJuly 18, 2024
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Let’s see how to turn on Network Discovery in Windows 11. As a bonus, you will also see how to turn on File Sharing.
We’ll also talk about this feature’s safety and other useful information. But first, let’s see how to enable it:
How can I turn on Network Discovery in Windows 11?
1. Use Settings to enable Network Discovery
2. Turn on Network Discovery in Windows 11 using Control Panel
If your Network Discovery is not turned on, you can easily enable it through the built-in Control Panel settings.
The advanced sharing settings for your network allow you to turn Network Discovery on and off in just a click.
1. Press the Windows key to open the Windows Search function and enterControl Panel.
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Click on the topmost result to open Control Panel.
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Now click onNetwork and Internet.
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Next, select theNetwork and Sharing Centreoption.
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From the left panel choose theChange advanced sharing settingsoption.
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Here all you have to do is check the radio button next to theTurn on network discoveryoption. If you want to turn off the feature, you can simply follow the same steps as above but check the radio button next to theTurn off network discoveryoption.
Is Network Discovery safe?
Network Discovery is essential and safe for all MSPs and IT teams, regardless of organization size. It ensures network visibility, allowing IT teams to understand connected devices and their interactions.
In cybersecurity, Network Discovery helps identify malicious or rogue devices by detecting incorrect IP addresses. By mapping assigned IP addresses, IT teams can distinguish genuine devices from threats.
Tools in Network Discovery allow MSPs to perform frequent scans, ensuring no hidden threats on the network. It also helps improve security by identifying unnecessary open ports that could pose risks.
Summary
To wrap this up, remember that Network Discovery is essential for enhancing IT operations, ensuring network security, and simplifying device management across different environments.
Whether for troubleshooting, security scans, or device management, its role in modern networking remains crucial.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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