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Multiple Network connections - XP Home

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by tufop

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I have a laptop with Windows XP Home edition. I would like to setup my user so that I can easily access my office network, that would be accessed with a NIC, my dialup ISP for when I am on the road and another office network also using a NIC.

None of the connections would be accessed at the same time so that isn't an issue. Can I setup all three connections in a single user or would it be easier to have 3 users each with it's own connection? Would that be the easiest way or should I just setup all three connections in a single user, if that is possible?

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by ann777

If your current OS supports each of the networks individually, then you need to download and install NetSwitcher software.

For $14, it will allow you to setup multiple configurations for each network you wish to connect to and on boot, you choose the network configuration to use.

www.netswitcher.com

by alpha-male

You certainly can do this and Anna's suggestion of Netswitcher is the exact tool you need. One thing to watch out for though...when you connect to your workplace LAN, remember that XP home cannot join a domain.

Take a look at these links for more information:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

(delete any spaces in the URLs)

Should it turn out you do need XP Pro, right now MS is offering a reduced price upgrade from Home...

Hope this helps! Good luck...

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