Multiple LAN settings in Windows 2000 Pro?

[hyuga]

I have a notebook computer running Windows 2000. I use this in 2 different networks. One supports DHCP and the other is static IP. Is there an easy way to switch between these settings (using DHCP and using a static IP address)?

Thanks.

[SkyDog]

If your notebook was running Windows XP, you could configure an alternate IP address. This way, you can use DHCP when available, and if it can't find a DHCP server, it'll fall back on the statically-assigned alternate address.

But since you're not running XP, unfortunately that's not an option. Instead, I'd recommend you look into something like NetSwitcher, which is an inexpensive 3rd party program that allows you to maintain multiple network configurations.

[hyuga]

Thanks. I'll look into 3rd party software to see if I can set this up.

[muisejt]

Win2k actually does have what you are looking for, http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q257748
Works great I use it, and also have a few other people at work setup with it.

[krack_it_up]

There is an easy way to do this in win2k. Right click on mycomputer and go to properties. Now click on the hardware tab. You should see one profile listed there. Highlight profile1(current) and click copy.

Now click the properties button and it will ask you if it a portable computer or not. say yes and answer the questions. If you have a docking station or whatever it can handle that. Hit OK

Back at the hardware profiles screen notice the buttons below this window. When you boot, you will be prompted to select a hw profile and it will let you select a default and ask you how long to wait before it boots to the default one. You can rename the profiles to make sense as in "With DHCP" and "With Static IP" or "home" and "work" or something.

Now reboot and you should have the option to select between the two. Pick the DHCP setup and make sure the network settings in it are set up for your DHCP. Also, these hardware profiles remember video settings and a whole ton of stuff, so set it up how you like it. If you have a monitor at work but use the lcd at home, you can change resolutions and funn stuff like that.

I hope this helped.

[SkyDog]

Originally posted by muisejt
Win2k actually does have what you are looking for...

Cool... Write a quickie little batch file with NETSH & your static address info, and you're good to go!

Thanks for the info, m!