Recommended Software for easily changing IP address of Laptop

Helliana

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Does anyone use any software to easily change the IP address of your computer depending on what machines you are working. For example, you can go from an isolated control LAN's ip range then back to DHCP for your corporate network with a simple click of something when you get back to your office.

I know there is a lot of software around that can do this, just wondering what people on the forum use/recommend.

 

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I just have a shortcut (on desktop) to my tcp/ip settings and when I need to change my ip to static I can easily. (or try finding an IP address that is generally free on the DHCP network and have your static IP be that, you can run into IP conflicts though.)

 

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We use Free IP switcher a ton. but we have lots of separate networks to switch between. Haven't really had any complaints about it either.

 

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I would look to see if there is a command line command that would do this for you...
-John

 

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Not 'software' as such. Check the following discussion to create batch files, one for each IP you want.

http://www.ozzu.com/mswindows-forum/how-change-address-from-command-prompt-t25858.html

 

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http://www.petri.co.il/configure_tcp_ip_from_cmd.htm

 

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Batch file to change to static:

Code:

netsh int ip set address "local area connection" static 192.168.1.99 255.255.255.0

Batch file to change to DHCP:

Code:

netsh int ip set address "local area connection" DHCP

LOL, Bernies link is the exact place I got this earlier today!

 

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I use IP switcher. Have probably 10 differ setups.

 

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There are many on the market but I say use IP Switcher. It's free easy to use and works great. A must have for bubba.

Here is the download link http://www.eusing.com/ipswitch/free_ip_switcher.htm

Here is a youtube tutorial video to show you how it works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bMQDIqz9ns

Enjoy.

 

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I like Maxidix also http://www.maxidix.com/products/ip-switcher

It is a little cleaner IMO and Hnadles better when you get to 40-60 setups. After 40 setups ipswitcher can start to act stupid but that may not be a issue for your needs.

Maxidix costs 10 bucks BTW.

 

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Also avoid jitbit. It sux.

 

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Johnster said:

http://www.petri.co.il/configure_tcp_ip_from_cmd.htm

Click to expand...

I used to use this method a LOT at my old job. Had lost the link so haven't redone it here at my new job. Thanks!