magaf Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 what would be the shortest and unseen by the user way to do that? is there a dos function to disconnect from some network maybe?
Matt @ MPCS Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 You can use the 'DevCon' utility from Microsoft. It is a command line device manager. You can disable the network device to disconnect and then when you need to reconnect just re-enable it.*** Matt @ MPCS
magaf Posted October 17, 2004 Author Posted October 17, 2004 the reason i do this it to get a new ip, would disabling the network device also disconnect from the isp so when i connect it i will get a new one?
Matt @ MPCS Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 This will disconnect, but there is no way to ensure getting a new IP address. DHCP pulls the IP addresses from a pool and if the one you had before you disconnected isn't taken then it is likely you will get the same one again. A way to release your current IP and get a new one (not necisarily not the same one) is to use ipconfig in winxp/2k. This will make it so you don't have to include the 3rd party application. *** Matt @ MPCS
magaf Posted October 17, 2004 Author Posted October 17, 2004 so u say i can get a new ip with ipconfig? or just check if its not like the older one it hasnt happend yet that i got the same ip after disconnecting so i dont care if its such a low %
Matt @ MPCS Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 Yes, ipconfig can release your current ip and get a new one. Read the command line parameters to figure out how. I think there is also a script in the Scripts and Scraps section that shows this used in a script, do a search if you need help with it. *** Matt @ MPCS
magaf Posted October 17, 2004 Author Posted October 17, 2004 i now saw the ipconfig /renew but i dont know where to see the adapter name as if i dont put any i get an error
Matt @ MPCS Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 If you want help with it you will have to at least tell me what the error is. I also suggest looking at ipconfig /release this will get rid of the ip you currently have so renew can get a new one. *** Matt @ MPCS
Developers Jos Posted October 17, 2004 Developers Posted October 17, 2004 (edited) i now saw the ipconfig /renew but i dont know where to see the adapter name as if i dont put any i get an error<{POST_SNAPBACK}>ipconfig /all will show all current nic names and ip addresses...edit: but i am not sure if an Ipconfig command will renew the IPaddress on a RAS connection Edited October 17, 2004 by JdeB SciTE4AutoIt3 Full installer Download page  - Beta files    Read before posting   How to post scriptsource   Forum etiquette Forum Rules  Live for the present, Dream of the future, Learn from the past.Â
Matt @ MPCS Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 I am assuming that we are not talking about dialup as magaf said:disconnect from some networkAll of this is assuming you are on a ethernet network.*** Matt @ MPCS
magaf Posted October 17, 2004 Author Posted October 17, 2004 (edited) when i do renew or release on the adapter i get an error that dhcp is disabled im on adsl which is high speed internet Edited October 17, 2004 by magaf
Matt @ MPCS Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 What kind of internet connection are you using? Is your IP address statically assigned, or do you use DHCP? These are all considerations you should have taken into account before asking the initial question. *** Matt @ MPCS
magaf Posted October 17, 2004 Author Posted October 17, 2004 (edited) im on adsl, when i disconnect im getting a new ip, i dont know what DHCP is so i should use the first way? Edited October 17, 2004 by magaf
Matt @ MPCS Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, it issues your computer internet configuration information so it can connect to the network. Issue a ipconfig /all from the command line and under the adapter you are working with look for a line that looks like:Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : YesIf it says no instead of yes then you dont have dchp enabled. If you don't knowwhere to look just copy and paste your /all in here and I will read through it for you (you can bleep out any PC specific information). *** Matt @ MPCS
magaf Posted October 17, 2004 Author Posted October 17, 2004 thx, and yeah i also checked it now and as assumed its disabled..
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