Simple IP Config Files

Simple IP Config 2.3 Beta 2
2012/03/01

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Contents:
1) What is Simple IP Config?
2) Installing / Uninstalling
3) Setting New IP Address
    a) Automatic Configuration (DHCP)
    b) Static IP Configuration
4) Viewing Error Messages
5) Create / Delete Profiles
    a) Saving a Profile
    b) Creating a New Profile
    c) Using a Profile
    d) Deleting a Profile
6) Advanced Mode
    a) Disable / Enable Network Adapter
    b) Disable / Enable Windows Firewall
7) Options Menu
    a) Automatically refresh adapter information
    b) Enable advanced mode on startup
8) Help and Support
9) Acknowledgements

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1)  What is Simple IP Config?
    
    Simple IP Config is a small utility that allows a user to quickly and easily change 
    the most common network settings on a Windows machine for any network connection. 
    It also displays the current network information for the selected adapter.

    These network settings include:
    - Set static IP address
    - Set subnet mask
    - Set default gateway
    - Set primary and alternate DNS servers
    - Automatically set IP address and DNS server (DHCP)

    This is a simple solution for those who must change IPs frequently for work, home, etc...

    The program is set up with an interface similar to the built-in Windows network 
    configuration screen; however, Simple IP Config offers many more features without the 
    burden of clicking through endless windows.


2)  Installing / Uninstalling:

    Simple IP Config requires no installation.
    Simply extract the latest program and run the .exe file!


3)  Using the Program:

    a)  To automatically assign an IP, select "Obtain IP Address Automatically" and 
	press apply or hit the ENTER key. This will grab an IP from the DHCP server.
	To automatically assign a DNS server, select "Obtain DNS server Automatically" 
	and press apply or hit the ENTER key.

    b)  To set a static IP address, enter at minimum an IP address and subnet mask 
	(Gateway, Primary DNS, and Alternate DNS are optional). Press the Apply button 
	or hit the ENTER key when you are ready to apply the new settings. Entries you 
	do not wish to set may be left blank or as "---.---.---.---".


4)  In the event of an error, a short message will appear in the status area. 
    Click on this message to view more detailed information about the error.


5)  Create / Delete Profiles:

    a)  To save the settings to an existing profile, select the profile, enter the
	desired settings then press the Save button.

    b)  To create a new profile, enter the desired settings then press the Save As 
	button. A prompt will then ask for a new profile name.

    c)  To load an existing profile, simple click on the profile name.

    d)  To delete a profile, select it from the list then click the delete button.


6)  Advanced Mode:

    To enable Advanced Mode, simply click the button labeled "Advanced Mode" in the 
    bottom right of the window, or use the keyboard shortcut "ctrl+m". All changes 
    in Advanced Mode can be saved using the "Save" or "Save As" buttons.
    It is possible to automatically start up in Advanced Mode by checking the box 
    in the Options menu.
    The following advanced options are now available:

    a)  Disable / Enable Network Adapter:

	Once in advanced mode, you can disable the selected adapter by checking the 
	"Disable Adapter" box followed by "Apply".

	Similarly, the adapter can be enabled again by unchecking the box and 
	clicking "Apply".

    b)  Disable / Enable Windows Firewall

	Once in advanced mode, you can disable Windows Firewall by checking the 
	"Disable Windows Firewall" box followed by "Apply".

	Similarly, Windows Firewall can be enabled again by unchecking the box and 
	clicking "Apply".

7)  Options Menu:

    To enter the Options menu, click Tools in the menu bar then select Options. 
    Select the desired options then press the Save button.

    a)  To enable auto-refresh, select the option
	"Automatically refresh adapter information".

    b)  To have the program start in advanced mode, select the option 
	"Enable advanced mode on startup".


8)  Help and Support:

    If you receive an error message in the status bar, more information can be 
    obtained by clicking on the error message.

    To get more help, submit a bug, or to download the latest version,
	visit http://sourceforge.net/p/simpleipconfig


9)  Acknowledgements

    - Phillip123Adams for the GetDPI.au3 script
	http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/14803-automatic-control-resizing-based-on-dpi/