Full Version: Network Connection Help

From: Holly (GRIZGIRLS) [#3]
 5 Jun 2006
To: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#2] 6 Jun 2006

Yes I know I could if I did USB but I've found Ethernet has always been more reliable so that's the route I've been using. Thanks though!

From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#4]
 5 Jun 2006
To: Holly (GRIZGIRLS) [#3] 6 Jun 2006

Have you tried using NETSH to switch between configurations? As in the following:

http://www8.pair.com/dmurdoch/netsh.html

a) You use the program NETSH.EXE, which is normally installed in the directory c:\windows\system32. You must be logged on with administrator rights to use it, or use "Run as..." on the right mouse button to run it as an administrator.
b) NETSH.EXE requires a library called framedyn.dll that's in the c:\windows\system32\wbem directory. That's probably not on your path; the easiest thing to do is to copy the framedyn.dll file up into the c:\windows\system32 directory.
c) The easiest way to use NETSH is to create a script of commands for it. Set up your networking using the usual method with Settings|Network Connections|some adapter|TCP/IP|Properties, then open a command window (as an administrator), and run
cd c:\windows\system32
netsh interface ip dump >config.txt
Now edit the config.txt file. NETSH has a bug, and creates a file which it can't read. The problem is that it will put "register=PRIMARY"; on the lines defining your DNS servers, e.g.
set dns name="Local Area Connection" source=static addr=129.100.2.12 register=PRIMARY
add dns name="Local Area Connection" addr=129.100.2.51 register=PRIMARY
Delete this, so the lines look like this:
set dns name="Local Area Connection" source=static addr=129.100.2.12
add dns name="Local Area Connection" addr=129.100.2.51
d) Now create a shortcut to execute the script. The command on the shortcut should be
c:\windows\system32\netsh -f drive:\path\to\config.txt
e) Set up your machine for a different location, and repeat steps c) and d), saving the configuration in a different file.
f) Now, to switch to the new location, just run the shortcut (as administrator).

Oh, you could also add a second network card ($10?) in your PC and have a multi-homed PC (ie two local networks: one for the laser and one for the internet).

EDITED: 5 Jun 2006 by CSEWELL


From: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#5]
 6 Jun 2006
To: Holly (GRIZGIRLS) [#3] 6 Jun 2006

I didn't know if your laser engraver requires a dedicated connection. I have a computer(Home) and switch(Office) connected to my router (Internet connection), the switch is then connected to another computer and an inkjet printer. (My laser only uses USB.)

From: Holly (GRIZGIRLS) [#6]
 6 Jun 2006
To: ALL

Carl and Ken - thanks very much for the info! I'm going to print this and take a look this weekend when I can do this in peace! :) 

From: Pedaler (ROYBREWER) [#7]
 6 Jun 2006
To: Holly (GRIZGIRLS) [#6] 12 Aug 2006

Holly,

You are right to run your Epilog via Ethernet; tech support is always suspicious that any problem could be caused by USB which is no where near as reliable as Ethernet.

You really don't want to be doing this manually; you should have them set up to be able to communicate at the same time w/o any effort on your part.

If you are uncomfortable with a hub/switch or a 2nd network card, have a kid or grandkid over for just a few minutes (hope that doesn't sound too condescending). Alternatively, whoever is responsible for your broadband connection should be able to tell you how to accomplish this with their specific system

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