UPnP media player network connection fails

to use a network media player (e.g. D-LINK DSM510)
network discovery in windows needs to be enabled.


vmware network adapter is created by default as a public network

thus on each reboot VISTA disables the network discovery because it finds a public public network adapter

the private/public status of the vmware network adapter cannot be changed via Network and Sharing Center in Vista

how to change it:
enable network discovery below and confirm changing public of vmware network to private

so far no way to make this permanent without disabling the vmware network