I had an issue where a server which was joined to a domain had incorrectly set its network as Public.
A TechNet article and TenForum article provided the answer (As it states Windows 10 it also applies to Server 2012) so I have placed credits above the steps I followed.
Following a re-occurrence I have found my steps below didn’t work for me a second time, so this post now has a second way of performing this with PowerShell thanks to a blog post from Clint Boessen.
Credits:
MS Technet
TenForums
Press [Windows Key] + [R] together at the same time, the Windows Run prompt should appear. If it hasn’t appeared press Windows Key and type Run, a Run desktop program should appear in the list
Type “gpedit.msc” and press enter
If this also fails try and launch it via the Microsoft Management Console
Local Group Policy Editor should appear
Expand Computer Configuration –> Windows Settings –> Security Setting –> Network List Manager Policies
Right click “Network List Manager Policies” and click Show All Networks
Choose your affected Network name from the right pane (If you are unsure check its name in Control Panel –> Network and Sharing Centre)
Go to Network Location tab and change the Location type from Public to Private
Close Local Group Policy Editor
Restart the computer or server for it to take effect.
Clint Boessen’s method actually worked much better for me and also didn’t need a machine reboot.
Open up Command Prompt as Administrator
Type “PowerShell” and press enter
Get a list of interfaces by using the command:
“Get-NetConnectionProfile”
You will want the InterfaceIndex as I prefer to specify exactly the interface to be modified (Required when you have more than one network cable attached)
To modify the interface you require use the command in Powershell, however swap out
“Get-NetConnectionProfile ¦ Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex