Is there a way to make shortcut to Internet Protocol Version 4?


  1. Posts : 14
    7 32bit
       #1

    Is there a way to make shortcut to Internet Protocol Version 4?


    Hello,

    I have Internet Protocol V4 settings:

    IP adress: 192.168.0.101
    Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
    Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
    Preferred DNS server: 192.168.0.1

    I want to know if there's some way to make shortcut for these settings so I can click on that shortcut whenever I want to configure the Internet Protocol V4?

    Thanks,
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  2. Posts : 379
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 OEM
       #2

    Hello and welcome to Seven Forums.

    No, there is no real short cut to ipv4 settings.
    Why would you need a short cut as once you have set the parameters there is no real need to continually return.

    By the way your Preferred and Alternate DNS should be supplied by your ISP or use some from your local area.
    I.E. not your "gateway".
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  3. Posts : 14
    7 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    MeOnMine said:
    Hello and welcome to Seven Forums.

    No, there is no real short cut to ipv4 settings.
    Why would you need a short cut as once you have set the parameters there is no real need to continually return.

    By the way your Preferred and Alternate DNS should be supplied by your ISP or use some from your local area.
    I.E. not your "gateway".
    Hello, sorry for the delayment.

    The reason I want to do this is because I have a laptop that must be configured on specific ipv4 settings but when I put those settings I can't use the internet and I'm switching between those two status frequently..

    So hence I'm looking for a way to make shortcuts for the settings and if possible for the default settings.

    Thanks for replaying
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  4. Posts : 31,249
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #4

    Assuming the settings are stored in the registry ...

    It may be possible to create .reg files for each set-up, a double click on the .reg file would load the settings into the registry

    Not sure if this would need any sort of refresh but most registry changes work immediately so it should be possible

    Finding the actual locations is something that could be a long hunt
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  5. Posts : 379
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 OEM
       #5

    "The reason I want to do this is because I have a laptop that must be configured on specific ipv4 settings but when I put those settings I can't use the internet and I'm switching between those two status frequently.."

    Can you supply more information into this scenario.
    Is this a home network or Enterprise.
    What equipment is being used etc.
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  6. Posts : 31,249
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #6

    I have had a quick look around and this link discusses options which may be of use to you, obviously it's an old link but the Apps discussed may still be available

    windows - A good solution to switch between different network settings? - Super User
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  7. Posts : 31,249
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #7

    There is also always the old fashioned Network Manager method ... ... netsh

    Not a ready made solution but designed to do the job and can be incorporated into a batch file or two

    Windows Networking with netsh
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  8. Posts : 14
    7 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Barman58 said:
    I have had a quick look around and this link discusses options which may be of use to you, obviously it's an old link but the Apps discussed may still be available

    windows - A good solution to switch between different network settings? - Super User


    IP Organizer 2 download page didn't work but NetSetMan worked fine!

    Thanks
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  9. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #9

    While the OP has a 3rd party solution, the Windows' native solution is netsh.

    ...to set the static IP address:
    Code:
    netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Wireless Network Connection" static 192.168.0.101 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 1
    ...to go back to DHCP:
    Code:
    netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Wireless Network Connection" dhcp
    Place each command line in its own batch file.
    Put shortcut to the batch files on your desktop.
    Set the shortcuts to run as admin.
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