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NetSetMan Makes Managing Windows Network Settings Easy
If there's one thing I hate having to talk a user through over and over, it's how to change their IP settings in Windows (especially Vista).
NetSetMan provides a simpler way to manage these settings. It allows you to set up profiles for any number of networking situations. Need to hard code an IP or leave it up to DHCP? Alter your hostname and workgroup? Map a printer and network drive? Create a profile, and NetSetMan will tackle all those tasks with a couple of clicks next time.
The system tray icon provides quick access to profile switching, and mousing over it will give you a detailed heads up display of all the adapters in your system. It's a nice feature, especially on a machine with 4 nics - it gives me all the info I need about my adapters in a hurry.
It's free for private, personal use and 12€ for the Pro license, and a nice way for any stressed-out technician to avoid some annoying phone calls.
NetSetMan provides a simpler way to manage these settings. It allows you to set up profiles for any number of networking situations. Need to hard code an IP or leave it up to DHCP? Alter your hostname and workgroup? Map a printer and network drive? Create a profile, and NetSetMan will tackle all those tasks with a couple of clicks next time.
The system tray icon provides quick access to profile switching, and mousing over it will give you a detailed heads up display of all the adapters in your system. It's a nice feature, especially on a machine with 4 nics - it gives me all the info I need about my adapters in a hurry.
It's free for private, personal use and 12€ for the Pro license, and a nice way for any stressed-out technician to avoid some annoying phone calls.
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Subscribe to commentsdacianSep 15th 2008 9:55PM
:)
CanDo7Sep 15th 2008 9:55PM
netsetman has been on my laptop for a while, and it's terrific !
The free version allows you to configure, and instantly switch to 6 separate network configurations (and the paid version is unlimited). I have configurations for my home network (wireless AND ethernet), work network, and also for unsecured wireless hotspots. This one is a keeper for those who lug around laptops.
JaySep 16th 2008 3:17AM
Somehow this program always fail when switching networks... I end up going back to Asus Net4Switch, pre-installed in my Asus A8Js notebook.
koanSep 16th 2008 10:41AM
I wrote about this app when you ask for USB software two weeks ago. I'm glad to see it's the second time you appreciate my advices :)))))))
Lee MathewsSep 16th 2008 10:18AM
Always appreciate insightful commenters...Thanks again, K-man!
mskaduSep 16th 2008 1:48PM
I personally prefer Thinkpad's "Access Connections". Its a far superior product and I think netsetman has a long way to go before it comes to that level.
So I think i will stick with "Access Connections" for now.
Ervel FlickSep 17th 2008 2:33AM
Aaah, but what about those of us who are sans ThinkPad?
Aye, there's the rub. :)
germany_gadgetSep 19th 2008 9:23AM
gee, I was looking for this kind of tools couple days back, and now this...great thank you!