Network Boot Menu

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Mike

At one time, I think, I was able to create a boot menu that would set the ip
stack for Windows2000/XP. Could someone point me in the right direction??
Basically, I have some laptops that go to the same 12 sites, all with
different networks and no DHCP server. I would like them to be able to pick
their site on boot-up (if possible) and it would set the correct ip stack
upon bootup. Possible?

TIA,
Mike
 
Hardware Profile.

For each laptop, create 12 Hardware Profiles, each with its appropriate NIC
properties.

On my personal laptop, for instance, I have the following hardware profiles:

Alone: NIC disabled
Home Net: NIC assigned a P2P address / subnet
Work Net: Obtain a DHCP address from server
Travel: NIC enabled but not configured -- if I happen to be
at a site and need quick access to their network, I can configure this
profile as needed

Directly after POST, I am presented with a boot menu, from which I select my
profile according to my location/needs.

Hope this refreshes your memory!
 
joust in jest said:
Hardware Profile.

For each laptop, create 12 Hardware Profiles, each with its appropriate
NIC
properties.

On my personal laptop, for instance, I have the following hardware
profiles:

Alone: NIC disabled
Home Net: NIC assigned a P2P address / subnet
Work Net: Obtain a DHCP address from server
Travel: NIC enabled but not configured -- if I happen to be
at a site and need quick access to their network, I can configure this
profile as needed

Directly after POST, I am presented with a boot menu, from which I select
my
profile according to my location/needs.

Hope this refreshes your memory!

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AHHHH...Yes!

Thank you much!
 
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