multiple LAN conncetions

[Len Ochs]

I use my XP pro laptop in three locations, each with
broadband. There are two locations with fixed IP
addresses, and one with DHCP. Is it possible to have
multiple, choosable, fixed IP connections in the Network
Connections list? If so, how do I set it up for that?
Thanks

 

[Peter Aitken]

I use my XP pro laptop in three locations, each with
broadband. There are two locations with fixed IP
addresses, and one with DHCP. Is it possible to have
multiple, choosable, fixed IP connections in the Network
Connections list? If so, how do I set it up for that?
Thanks

Thinkpads have a utility that lets you define wireless settings for various
locations and then load them as you need them. Maybe your laptop has a
similar utility.

 

[Quaoar]

I use my XP pro laptop in three locations, each with
broadband. There are two locations with fixed IP
addresses, and one with DHCP. Is it possible to have
multiple, choosable, fixed IP connections in the Network
Connections list? If so, how do I set it up for that?
Thanks

Google for NetSwitcher. Not free, provides seamless network switching.

Q

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

Windows XP's built-in Alternate Confiuration only provides you with 2
network options. Your primary configuration must be set to obtain an
address automatically. See:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;283676

Doug Sherman
MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

 

[Ylva]

-----Original Message-----


Google for NetSwitcher. Not free, provides seamless network switching.

Q

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www.globesoft.com

/Ylva

 

[Guest]

The problem with XP's "Alternate Config" setup is that it relies on DHCP
*not* being available for the alternate fixed ip to kick in.

I work from two sites, DHCP is available at both, but at my primary site I
need to use a fixed address that allows me access to certain servers behind
our firewall.

If i try and use XP's "alternate config". my laptop just finds DHCP in both
places, and uses it.

What we really need is the ability to either quickly switch between 2
alternate network configs, or the ability to assign an IP config to a user.
I wouldn't mind having to log in as a different user at each of my sites, if
the network setup would allow unique settings for each.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

The problem with XP's "Alternate Config" setup is that it relies on DHCP
*not* being available for the alternate fixed ip to kick in.

I work from two sites, DHCP is available at both, but at my primary site I
need to use a fixed address that allows me access to certain servers behind
our firewall.

If i try and use XP's "alternate config". my laptop just finds DHCP in both
places, and uses it.

What we really need is the ability to either quickly switch between 2
alternate network configs, or the ability to assign an IP config to a user.
I wouldn't mind having to log in as a different user at each of my sites, if
the network setup would allow unique settings for each.

Use the "netsh" command to specify the IP configuration. You can type
it a command prompt or include it in a .bat file.

To specify a fixed address:

netsh interface ip set address <connection> static <ip> <mask>
<gateway> <gateway metric>

For example:

netsh interface ip set address "Local Area Connection" static
192.168.0.100 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254 10

netsh interface ip set address "Wireless Network Connection" static
10.20.30.100 255.0.0.0 10.0.0.1 20

To specify a DHCP address:

netsh interface ip set address <connection> dhcp

For example:

netsh interface ip set address "Local Area Connection" dhcp
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