Network on multiple sites

[Guest]

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?

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

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

 

[Bill]

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