Rename a network connection icon

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To rename a network connection icon

  1. Open Network Connections.

  2. Right-click the icon for the network connection that you want to rename, and click Rename.

  3. Type a new name for the selected network connection icon.

Notes

  • You must be logged on as a member of the Administrators group to rename a network connection icon. For more information, see Default local groups and Default groups.

  • To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.

  • You should rename each network connection icon with a name that is easy to remember.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Show a network connection icon in the notification area
Home and small office networking features