在我们许多关于Windows网络的教程中,您会看到我们经常提到网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)。显然,它是许多Windows 网络(Windows networking)功能和任务的入口点。(entrance point)但是,如果您想知道它究竟做了什么以及它有什么用处,在本文中,我们将向您展示什么是网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center),如何启动它以及您可以从这里开始的主要任务。
什么是网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)?
简而言之,网络和共享中心是(Network and Sharing Cente)Windows 7、Windows 8.1 和Windows 10中大多数网络设置和任务可以从中启动的控制面板。在Windows 10中,即使某些任务被移到了新的设置(Settings)应用程序中,网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)仍然占据着非常重要的位置。
可以从网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)启动哪些任务?
让我们从 Windows 7 开始:网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)窗口一分为二。左侧有一列包含任务的快捷方式,例如:管理无线网络、更改所有网络适配器的设置以及更改网络共享设置。左下方有指向家庭组(HomeGroup)设置面板、Internet 选项(Internet Options)面板和Windows 防火墙(Windows Firewall)面板的快捷方式。
右边有一个大的白色区域(area split),分成两部分。上面显示了有关您当前网络连接(network connection)的基本信息:活动网络的名称、访问类型(access type)和您的计算机(HomeGroup)所属的家庭组。下半部分包含向导链接,可帮助您设置新连接或网络(connection or network)、连接到另一个网络、更改家庭组(HomeGroup)和共享设置以及解决问题。
在Windows 8.1和Windows 10中,面板看起来几乎相同,但有一些细微差别。例如,“连接到网络”("Connect to a network")链接消失了,因为它的向导与“设置新的连接或网络”(Set up a new connection or network")相同。
“选择家庭组和共享选项”(Choose homegroup and sharing options")链接也消失了,因为可以通过左侧栏中的家庭组链接访问相同的(Homegroup)家庭组设置。(Homegroup)
在左栏中,您将找不到“管理无线网络”(Manage wireless networks")链接,即使在笔记本电脑或平板电脑上也找不到。这是因为在Windows 8.1和Windows 10中无线网络连接的管理方式不同。可以在这些指南中找到有关它的更多详细信息:
- 如何在Windows 8中(Windows 8)管理无线网络连接和配置文件(Manage Wireless Network Connections & Profiles)
- 如何在Windows 8.1中(Windows 8.1)删除或忘记无线网络配置文件(Delete or Forget Wireless Network Profiles)
如何启动网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)
有几种方法可以启动网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)。一种方法是按“ Windows + R"键盘键启动“运行”窗口,键入(Run)"control.exe /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter",然后按“确定”。这适用于包含此功能的所有Windows版本。(Windows)
仅适用于Windows 7(Windows 7)的第二种选择是单击任务栏右侧的网络图标,然后单击“(network icon)打开网络和共享中心”(Open Network and Sharing Center")。
在Windows 8.1和Windows 10中,您必须右键单击任务栏右侧的网络图标(network icon),然后单击或点击“打开网络和共享中心”(Open Network and Sharing Center")。
第三种方法是转到"Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center"。这适用于所有版本的Windows。
在Windows 8.1中,搜索“网络共享”一词("network sharing"),然后单击或点击相应的搜索结果(search result)。
同样的搜索也可以在Windows 10的开始菜单(Start Menu) 搜索框(search box)和 Windows 10 任务栏的搜索框中(search box)进行。
结论
从本文中可以看出,网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)是管理网络连接的最重要面板之一。如果您正在寻找有关网络的其他很酷的提示和技巧,请查看以下我们的建议。另外,如果您有任何问题,请随时在评论部分向我们提问。
Simple questions: What is the Network and Sharing Center in Windows?
In many of our tutorials about networking in Windows, you will see that we often mention the Network and Sharing Center. Obviously, it is the entrance point to many Windows networking features and tasks. However, if you are wondering what does it do exactly and what it's useful for, in this article we will show you what the Network and Sharing Center is , how you can launch it and which are the main tasks that you can start from here.
What is the Network and Sharing Center?
Simply put, the Network and Sharing Cente r is the control panel from which most of the networking settings and tasks can be launched in Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. In Windows 10, even if some tasks were moved to the new Settings app, the Network and Sharing Center still holds a very important place.
Which tasks can be launched from the Network and Sharing Center?
Let's start with Windows 7: the Network and Sharing Center window is split in two. On the left side there is a column with shortcuts to tasks such as: managing your wireless networks, changing settings for all network adapters and changing network sharing settings. On the bottom left side there are shortcuts to the HomeGroup settings panel, to the Internet Options panel and to the Windows Firewall panel.
On the right there is a big white area split in two parts. The upper side shows you basic information about your current network connection: the name of the active network, access type and the HomeGroup to which your computer belongs. The lower part contains links to wizards which help you set up a new connection or network, connect to another network, change HomeGroup and sharing settings and troubleshoot problems.
In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, the panel looks almost the same, with some minor differences. For example, the "Connect to a network" link is gone because its wizard is the same as " Set up a new connection or network".
The " Choose homegroup and sharing options" link is also gone, because the same Homegroup settings can be accessed via the Homegroup link on the left column.
On the left column, you won't find the " Manage wireless networks" link, not even on laptops or tablets. That's because the management of wireless networks connections is done differently in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. More details about it can be found in these guides:
How to start the Network and Sharing Center
There are several ways to launch the Network and Sharing Center. One way is to launch the Run window by pressing the " Windows + R" keyboard keys , type "control.exe /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter" and press OK. This works in all versions of Windows that include this feature.
A second alternative, that works only in Windows 7, is to click on the network icon on the right side of the taskbar and then on " Open Network and Sharing Center".
In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 you must right-click the network icon, on the right side of the taskbar, then click or tap on " Open Network and Sharing Center".
The third way is to go to "Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center". This works in all versions of Windows.
In Windows 8.1, search for the words "network sharing" and click or tap the appropriate search result.
The same search can also be done in Windows 10's Start Menu search box and Windows 10's search box from the taskbar.
Conclusion
As you can see from this article, the Network and Sharing Center is one of the most important panels for managing your network connections. If you are looking for other cool tips and tricks on networking, check our recommendations below. Also, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us in the comments section.