IP-Switcher: Managing Multiple Profiles

You must have faced the problem of switching the IP and network settings. IP-Switcher offers an easy solution for this as it manages multiple
network settings and lets you choose and connect to different networks. It can also create a profile for your home network. For example, if you have an ADSL or cable
connection at home and don't want to disturb your office network settings, create a separate profile from home on your notebook. With IP-Switcher you can switch the network settings between home and office in just one click. This month's PCQEssential CD carries demo version of IP-Switcher
Basic. IP-Switcher Basic is paid and does only the basic network switching. There is a free version that comes with all IBM notebooks. With more features, it lets you configure firewalls for networks, and in turn, switches firewall settings while switching between networks.

IPSwitcher Basic manages both wired and wireless profiles. It lies in the taskbar, and you can switch profiles by just a right click. It doesn't support browser proxy settings On the left-panel of the interface, you'll see all profiles while the right panel shows network settings for the selected profile. Its advanced setting sets gateway and DNS The free IPSwitcher has a built-in firewall configuration. It supports the browser proxy settings You can create profiles for WiFi or Bluethooth. You can also scan all available wireless access points

Sanjay Majumder