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More info?)
You might want to check out netswitcher
http://www.netswitcher.com and see if that does what
you want. I have not used it, but have heard lots of
comments from people who have and are happy with it.
mikey
"A.M" <alanalan@newsgroup.nospam> wrote in message
news:OI%23KJduhFHA.2904@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Thank you for your reply. The problem is at work we have a DHCP server,
but
> I must work with a static IP address. So I can not leave the main TCPIP
> setting to "Obtain IP auto...". I have to enter the static IP address. The
> alternate configuration TAB is only available when you choose "Obtain IP
> automatically". Any solution ?
>
>
> "pcbutts1" <pcbutts1@seedsv.com> wrote in message
> news:3oOAe.789$Rv7.550@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
> > Yes, use the alternate configuration method. In your network properties
> > window tcp/ip properties, when you are set for DHCP you will see at the
> > top an "Alternate Configuration" tab. Set that one for user configured
and
> > input your static IP info. That's it, now when you are at work that
static
> > will work and at home DHCP will kick in. No other changes are needed.
> >
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> > "A.M" <alanalan@newsgroup.nospam> wrote in message
> > news:extHWbthFHA.1148@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I need to switch between two network settings twice a day.
> >>
> >> I use my laptop at both home and work. Eevery night and morning I have
to
> >> change my network setting from static IP to DHCP and vice versa.
> >>
> >> Is there any better way for doing that?
> >>
> >> Thank you,
> >> Alan
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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