TCP/IP Multiple gateways (different gateways) Windows (NT, 98, 2000, 2003, XP)

[goonmunster]

This is a simple, zero-cost, solution used to access Winndows (NT, 98,
2000, 2003, XP)TCP/IP networks based laptop/notebook/computer at
Different Locations (Home, School, Office, etc.) - assuming the
networks have different default gateways.

1. Configure your TCP/IP settings for your home network.
2. Close the TCP/IP dialog.
3. Open the Registry Editor.
4. Search for the Kep Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces
5. Select the interface that corresponds to your network card
6. Export the Interface (Right Click -> Export) to a file
("home.network.reg").

7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 above for your office network
8. Export the Interface Key to a file ("office.network.reg")

When you want to use your home network, double click
"home.network.reg"
When you want to use your office network, double click
"office.network.reg"
*** You may also have to enable and disable the network. ***

Takes a little time, but no Benjamin's.

Keywords/Key-phrases:
Multiple Gateways
Different Gateways
Multiple Networks
Home Office
Default Gateways

 

[Herb Martin]

This is a simple, zero-cost, solution used to access Winndows (NT, 98,
2000, 2003, XP)TCP/IP networks based laptop/notebook/computer at
Different Locations (Home, School, Office, etc.) - assuming the
networks have different default gateways.

1. Configure your TCP/IP settings for your home network.
2. Close the TCP/IP dialog.
3. Open the Registry Editor.
4. Search for the Kep Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces
5. Select the interface that corresponds to your network card
6. Export the Interface (Right Click -> Export) to a file
("home.network.reg").

7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 above for your office network
8. Export the Interface Key to a file ("office.network.reg")

When you want to use your home network, double click
"home.network.reg"
When you want to use your office network, double click
"office.network.reg"
*** You may also have to enable and disable the network. ***

You can do something similar with NetSh.exe dump and exec to
both create a script and later load it.