Network on multiple sites

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I have a question which may for some of you seem elementary.

In my work (independent consultant) I now have 3 networks I need to
communicate in, depending on where I am. One of these assign IP address,
gateway and DNS automatically, but on the other two I have to enter this
manually.

Is there an easy way to identify to the machine where I am and have these
network details assigned accordingly (so I dont have to go in and manually
define this each time)? I've looked at HW Profiles, but can't find a way to
do this here.

On my wireless connection I can choose among available networks and have
these settings assigned accordingly. Any way to do this on the wired
connections as well?
 
In Windows XP, if you set the machine to obtain an IP address automatically,
you can then configure one alternative static IP. If you need different
settings for 3 networks, you can use the netsh command. See:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;257748

The command to set a primary DNS server is:

netsh interface ip set dns "Local Area Connection" static <IP address>

Use NotePad to create the commands for each network in a separate file and
save the files with a .bat extension. When you connect to the network,
double click on the appropriate .bat file.

Doug Sherman
MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
 
Windows XP offers limited support for networking on
multiple networks
there are different thirdparty products that will take
care of the connectivity problem

I have found that MultiNetwork Manager 7 from
www.GlobeSoft.com offers the most powerful and easy to
work with interface
it also contains autodetect which is really helpful for
setting up a new locations and not to mention the
increased security controling your personal Firewall and
VPNs
It's a very useful product for people who are on the move

Bill
 
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