Network Boot Menu

[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

 

[joust in jest]

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!

 

[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!

--
steve

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AHHHH...Yes!

Thank you much!

 

[joust in jest]

You are welcome.