Removing A Network Bridge
Many times when Windows automatically configures
network settings, it installs a device known as a
Network Bridge, which essentially merges two separate
network connections into one, so all devices connected
to one network can access the other. If this happens
between your wired and your wireless connection, it can
cause network outages. Removing the network bridge
alleviates the problem and will not cause any ill
effects to your connection.
Windows Vista
Removing a network bridge
- Click the Start circle at the bottom left of the desktop.
- Press the Properties button and wait for the Network and Sharing Center screen to appear.
- In the list of items located to the left of the box, there's an option titled Manage Network Connections. Click it.
If there is a device titled Network Bridge, right click on it and select Delete.
Once the Network Bridge is deleted, it should completely disappear from the Network Connections Window.
Windows XP
Removing a network bridge
- Click on the Start button, and open the Control Panel.
(The Control Panel may be under Settings on the Start Menu.)
- Click on the Network and Internet Connections category.
(If the Control Panel is not in Category mode, instead open Network Connections and skip to step 4.)
- At the next screen, under "or Pick a Control Panel icon" open Network Connections
- If there is a device titled Network Bridge, right-click on it.
- In the menu that appears, select the Delete option.
Once the Network Bridge is deleted, it should completely disappear from the Network Connections window.
