LAN setup

[Isegrim 9761]

I am using my laptop both at work and at home. In the past I was using my work's wireless lan connection at home. Though, as I was a bit restricted in reading Wacky's posts and had to resist to visit any dodgy websites I finally decided to get a private provider at home. But the incompetent idiots not only needed several attempts to finally install the cable internet connection, but also didn't bring along the WLAN router, which I will be get sent by post. Knowing them that probably will take another two months. I can use the internet connection, but have to use a LAN cable.

 

Now I have a bit of a problem. At work I have a static IP address. But the new connection at home automatically receives an IP address. This means I always have to change the settings when I am at home or at work.

 

Ok, now my question: Is there the possibility to create two alternative LAN-settings for both (home/office) scenarios? I couldn't find a way to create a second alternative LAN-connection under Windows XP.

[Holden McGroin 6581]

You can add secondary IPs and gateways to a network card. However, never tried it in this scenario so not sure if it will work.

 

Alternatively, why not just reconfigure the router at home to use the same IP range?

[Isegrim 9761]

You can add secondary IPs and gateways to a network card. However, never tried it in this scenario so not sure if it will work.

 

Alternatively, why not just reconfigure the router at home to use the same IP range?

Well, I don't have the router yet, that's the problem. If I already had the router I would use a wireless connection that doesn't conflict with my LAN settings.

 

Those secondary IPs don't work as my private does not work with pre-set settings, and vice versa my work network does not work with automatically receiving IPs and gateways.

[Holden McGroin 6581]

Those secondary IPs don't work as my private does not work with pre-set settings, and vice versa my work network does not work with automatically receiving IPs and gateways.

 

Just because your private connection uses DHCP doesn't mean you cant just add static IP addresses though. Anyhoo, im not even sure the secondary IP thing would work.

[Isegrim 9761]

Those secondary IPs don't work as my private does not work with pre-set settings, and vice versa my work network does not work with automatically receiving IPs and gateways.

 

Just because your private connection uses DHCP doesn't mean you cant just add static IP addresses though. Anyhoo, im not even sure the secondary IP thing would work.

Ok, in that case I will have another (closer) look at it. Thanks.

[Isegrim 9761]

Those secondary IPs don't work as my private does not work with pre-set settings, and vice versa my work network does not work with automatically receiving IPs and gateways.

 

Just because your private connection uses DHCP doesn't mean you cant just add static IP addresses though. Anyhoo, im not even sure the secondary IP thing would work.

Ok, in that case I will have another (closer) look at it. Thanks.

 

Ah, found it now. Looks like this could do the trick. I will try it later.