Windows Firewall Not Recognizing Domain Network on Windows 10 FIX [Tutorial]
65Windows Firewall Not Recognizing Domain Network on Windows 10 FIX [Tutorial]
Ever since Microsoft has released the latest versions of their Windows Firewall, there has been confusion as to "which network" should I configure and when? To make things worse, Microsoft changed the names of these configurations, but not the definitions. I felt it was necessary to clarify when you would configure each setting and what each setting actually does. After this tutorial, I hope that you will be able to configure Windows Firewall settings for your servers and desktops, knowing that they will all function properly no matter what "network" they are apparently connected to.
Windows Defender Firewall is designed to help prevent bad actors or malicious software from gaining access to your PC through the Internet or a network.
When you connect to a domain network or a company network, then Windows Firewall switches to a domain profile. The profile applies to networks where the host system can authenticate to a domain controller. The other two profiles are private and public. Now it may so happen that when you connect to a domain, the Windows Firewall profile does not always switch to Domain. It usually occurs when you are using a third-party virtual private network (VPN) client to connect to a domain network. In this tutorial, we will offer a solution that will make sure the Windows Firewall switches the profile in this situation.
When you log in to an enterprise domain, you are authenticating your credentials with the overall system, including whatever firewall is in place. This basic principle also applies to individuals logging into a home network--you are granting yourself permission to use the network and pass data through a firewall. Under normal circumstances, if an application does not have access credentials, it is blocked from the rest of the network by firewall security protocols.
For users of Microsoft Windows 10, the firewall controlling access to devices on your home network is the one which was installed as part of the Windows Defender security suite. In addition to virus and other malware protection, Windows Defender also includes a basic, but effective, firewall that users can configure and adjust depending on their needs.
It may happen that your Windows Firewall profile does not always switch to Domain when you use a third-party VPN client. The reason behind the failure in changing to domain profile is the time lag in some third-party VPN clients. The delay occurs when the client adds the necessary routes to the domain network. VPNs change the IP address every time you switch to a new server or when you make a new connection. As a permanent solution, Microsoft recommends that the VPNs use callback APIs to add routes as soon as the VPN adapter arrives at Windows. These are the three API that a VPN should use for Windows.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).