Can my laptop be configured to access 2 networks

[Midge]

I need to access two different networks (NOT
SIMULTANEOUSLY) with one laptop. I can actually dial in
to both networks and get connected but I can only access
my files on one network.

I am being told by the IT Dept. that this cannot be done.
And then again I have been told that there IS a way to
have two hardware profiles set up to allow access to
files on both networks. I guess this would be similar to
having two people share the same computer.

Any suggestions

 

[Jeffrey Randow (MVP)]

You can be on two networks (actually you are if you are on the
internet and have a VPN)... Part of the problem is getting the
routing sorted out... The main problem is if both networks are on the
same private address space/subnet (i.e., both use 192.168.2.x or
192.168.1.x ... as their network address).

Post back with more details about the two different networks...

Jeffrey Randow (Windows MVP - Networking & Smart Display)
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