JSI Tip 10620. How can I rename an interface (Local Area Connection) from the command-line?

The Netsh.exe command-line tool has the ability to rename an interface.

The Netsh syntax for renaming an interface is:

netsh.exe interface set interface name = "Old Name" newname = "New Name"

Examples:

netsh.exe interface set interface name = "Local Area Connection" newname = "JSIINC Local Network"

netsh.exe interface set interface name = "Local Area Connection(2)" newname = "Internet"