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2 networks, 2 adapters, one notebook?

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by daimon

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Greetings all,

Ok, having recently got my new notebook which is now running quite happily on XP Pro (SP1), I have set it up with no problems on my network at home utilising the onboard network port.

Now ok, maybe I am wrong, but to set this same port to use the network in my office would probably not be possibly I'm guessing, so I'm using my old PCMCIA Xircom Network Adapter to connect to my hub in the office...

Presumably, this should work with separate IP's/Hostnames, etc, but I can't seem to get it all going.
I'm looking for the way to make two network profiles, and preferrably use the onboard connector.

I'm currently running a Win2000 Network in the office, the laptop as mentioned in XP Pro, the network has many other computers running 98/ME, and even 95. The bosses Laptop is also running XP, but he rarely plugs in!

Suggestions?

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by curacao_dejavu

you could use the same port.

but the way to go is to use dhcp instead of static ip adress on both locations , that way your computer will pick up the appropiate ip and the rest of the information on both locations.

of course at work you need to setup a dhcp server (with is not to difficult).
(there doesnt exist network profiles. )

another possibillity is when booting you can select harware profiles.
Then you would create and select one hareware profile for home where the onboard nic is enabled and the xircom is disabled, and another hardware profile for office where the onboard is disabled and the xircom is enabled.
That option is in : r-klik my computer, properties, hardware, hardware profiles.

Leopold

by daimon

I'll give this answer the positive rating, although everyone's answer managed to assist some way. Kumaran, thanks for your URL.
I've decided to go one adapter (which was simply easier) but I was attempting to work out a way that it could have been done without making hardware profiles, however it's simply the easiest way now I think. Presumably I could then also make a profile for the "net cafe" or whatever if I was out travelling and needed to use one...
Thanks to all who answered!!

by gigelul

I don't know if you have a server on home network. So to configure your notebook to use DHCP is not a very good idea.
The first step is to configure your notebook to work in office:
-Configure the notebook with a static IP from office IP class.
-Use the same workgroup/domain, like the rest of the computers.
The second step is to make some changes in home network:
-Use the same workgroup/domain (name) like in the office
-Use an IP from the same IP class like in office.
-Attach your notebook to home network.
Thats all.

by mike_shimandle

You can use a single port.
If either network is running DHCP check the TCP/IP properties of your onboard port. You will see a second tab at the top that says Alternate Configuration. This allows you to enter in static IP information for the other network.
You do not need two network profiles. The change will take place automatically when you boot.

by mainprized

If you go into the control panel and then into System and select Hardware Profiles. Copy the origional profile change the onboard Nic details to work whilst you are in the office.

When you start the laptop you will be prompted which profile you wish to use, select the correct one and all will be well. No need for extra networsk cards.

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