Re: Dual static IP's on XP SP2

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> Use NETSH to create a script to run to change your location (work or
> home) - you will have to run this when you want to switch.
>
> Another option may be to use the Alternative Configuration in
> networking, but that may only work if the initial connection you are
> trying to make is a DHCP one. Do you have a way at either location
> to use DHCP but have the server/router assign you the same "static"
> IP each time by MAC address?

Thx. Netsh did the trick.

Seems like a bit of a stretch to expect end users to set up DHCP at
home just to accomodate windows peculiarities. <shrug> Seems like a
rewrite is in order for the IP properties pages.

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