Location manager in Windows XP?

eSDee · 08-23-2005, 11:49 AM

Hey all, I thought I asked this before but I couldn't find it in a search. Is there a way for a user to switch IP's based on their location, without going in and changing it manually? The IBM Thinkpad has an awesome little program that does this, but I can't find anything for Dells. I would be willing to pay for a program as well.

Thank you!

eSDee · 08-23-2005, 04:23 PM

Come on nobody has a Dell laptop here and had the same problem? Do you guys do it manually or what?

kgsilvas · 08-23-2005, 05:13 PM

We use DHCP in all of our locations, so it isn't an issue. Good luck.

Hiro · 08-23-2005, 05:27 PM

Right Click Network Neighborhood -> Properties -> Right Click Local Area Connection -> Properties -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings -> Alternate Configuraton Tab.

I can't be positive if this option is available in Home Edition as well, I know it is there under Professional though. Let me know if that doesn't work for you.

eSDee · 08-23-2005, 05:42 PM

Corsec, I think that only works if one of them is DHCP. But this guy uses static IP's wherever he goes and so I don't think that would work for him. Thanks for the thought though.

Thanks also kg.

Jeffbx · 08-24-2005, 05:55 AM

This handy little utility will take care of it for you:

http://www.netswitcher.com/

It's $20

eSDee · 08-24-2005, 12:17 PM

Awesome Jeffbx that looks like what I need. Thanks!!!

08-23-2005, 11:49 AM	#1
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Location manager in Windows XP? Hey all, I thought I asked this before but I couldn't find it in a search. Is there a way for a user to switch IP's based on their location, without going in and changing it manually? The IBM Thinkpad has an awesome little program that does this, but I can't find anything for Dells. I would be willing to pay for a program as well. Thank you! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 days ~ Willie Nelson 3 days I dread to see arrive 3 days I hate to be alive 3 days filled with tears and sorrow yesterday today and tomorrow

08-23-2005, 05:27 PM	#4
Hiro Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,654	Right Click Network Neighborhood -> Properties -> Right Click Local Area Connection -> Properties -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings -> Alternate Configuraton Tab. I can't be positive if this option is available in Home Edition as well, I know it is there under Professional though. Let me know if that doesn't work for you. __________________ -Corsec-

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08-23-2005, 04:23 PM	#2
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Come on nobody has a Dell laptop here and had the same problem? Do you guys do it manually or what?

08-23-2005, 05:13 PM	#3
kgsilvas Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,245	We use DHCP in all of our locations, so it isn't an issue. Good luck.

08-23-2005, 05:42 PM	#5
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Corsec, I think that only works if one of them is DHCP. But this guy uses static IP's wherever he goes and so I don't think that would work for him. Thanks for the thought though. Thanks also kg.

08-24-2005, 05:55 AM	#6
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	This handy little utility will take care of it for you: http://www.netswitcher.com/ It's $20

08-24-2005, 12:17 PM	#7
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Awesome Jeffbx that looks like what I need. Thanks!!!

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