Can I disable Wi-Fi Sense for just one network?

Yes, you can disable Wi-Fi Sense for just one specific network in Windows 10. Here’s how you can do it:

Method 1: Disabling Wi-Fi Sense for a Specific Network via Settings

1. Open Settings:

• Click on the Start button and select Settings (the gear icon).

1. Navigate to Network & Internet:

• In the Settings window, click on Network & Internet.

1. Access Wi-Fi Settings:

• In the left pane, click on Wi-Fi.

1. Manage Known Networks:

• Scroll down and click on Manage known networks.

1. Select the Specific Network:

• Find the network you want to manage and click on it.

1. Turn Off Wi-Fi Sense for the Selected Network:

• Under the network settings, you will see options related to Wi-Fi Sense. Turn off the toggle for Connect to networks shared by my contacts.

Method 2: Disabling Wi-Fi Sense for a Specific Network via Network Properties

1. Open Network & Internet Settings:

• Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen) and select Open Network & Internet settings.

1. Access Wi-Fi Settings:

• In the Network and Sharing Center, click on Change adapter settings in the left pane.

1. Select the Specific Network:

• Find the Wi-Fi connection you want to manage and right-click on it. Select Properties.

1. Turn Off Wi-Fi Sense for the Selected Network:

• In the Wi-Fi Properties window, click on the Sharing tab. Here, you can disable Wi-Fi Sense for the selected network.

Method 3: Using the SSID Opt-Out Method

If you want to ensure that a specific network is never shared via Wi-Fi Sense, you can modify the network name (SSID) to include the suffix _optout.

1. Access Router Settings:

• Log in to your router’s settings page. This is typically done by entering the router’s IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1) into a web browser.

1. Change Network Name:

• In the router settings, find the option to change your Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
• Add _optout to the end of your network name. For example, if your network is named MyHomeNetwork, change it to MyHomeNetwork_optout.

1. Save Changes:

• Save the changes to your router settings. This will prevent your network from being shared via Wi-Fi Sense.

Conclusion

By following the steps above, you can disable Wi-Fi Sense for just one specific network in Windows 10. This allows you to maintain control over which networks are shared while still using Wi-Fi Sense for other networks if desired. Regularly managing your Wi-Fi Sense settings ensures that your network remains secure and that you maintain control over who can access it.