(SSID) 2?
(SSID) 2?
It appears your desktop displays the network name with a "2" next to it when connected via Ethernet, even without an internet connection. When you disconnect and reconnect, it returns to just the SSID. This might be related to recent changes in your neighborhood—some neighbors recently moved in and are considering sharing costs. One of them seems particularly interested in Ethernet, so I tried connecting through a hidden port. I think I saw a router there before, but I’m not sure. It could be connected to the unusual behavior, though I’m not certain. I’m new to networking overall, but I have some basic experience.
Windows employs the “2” to recognize networks it has linked to. When drivers are updated, Windows adds a number to the network name. This represents the same network, but minor internal adjustments occur only on the client side. Can you remain connected in both cases? When sharing your internet, I recommend dedicating that port to a separate VLAN for privacy. For instance, if your LAN is at 192.168.100.x, assign the port your neighbor uses to VLAN200, making his network appear as 192.168.200.x. This blocks his access to your devices. A basic router or switch won’t provide this protection by default since it assumes all connections belong to a single owner.