Correct procedure when changing networks


  1. vjekob
    Posts : 10
    Win10 Pro
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    Correct procedure when changing networks


    I find that I rather frequently need to setup some access point or other
    networking device. for use in my network i.e.
    (a)pc is disconnected from "home network" and connected to access point
    (b)pc ip address needs to be changed to one in the subnet of the
    default access point ip address.
    (c)access point and pc ip addresses need to be changed to
    those in the subnet of the "home network"
    (d)pc and access point are disconnected and then connected to "home network"
    There may also be a need to use wifi/fixed connections on pc.

    What happens from time to time is that the pc or some
    other network component "gets lost"/networking doesn't
    work. Until now I have just been restarting the pc - are there
    particular commands one needs to issue to reset the networking
    instead of restarts ?
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  3. Paul Black
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    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
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    Hello @vjekob,

    I have noticed that you have NOT had ANY replies, so I thought that I would try and help.

    vjekob said:
    What happens from time to time is that the pc or some other network component "gets lost"/networking doesn't work. Until now I have just been restarting the pc - are there particular commands one needs to issue to reset the networking instead of restarts ?
    I think you will find that in MOST cases, the process requires a Restart. For example, Option Two here . . .

    > How to Cleanup and Reset Network Adapters in Windows 10


    But, for a NON Restart option, you could either find the Network Adapter Name by . . .

    [1] Typing PowerShell Get-NetAdapter -Name * in a CMD Prompt and pressing Enter.
    [2] Control Panel > Network and Sharing Centre > Change Adapter Settings Screen.

    Make a note of the Network Adapter Name.

    Then in a CMD Prompt, type the two Commands below and press Enter . . .

    Code:
    
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" disabled
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" enabled

    Mine is named Wi-Fi, so obviously change that in BOTH the above Commands accordingly if required.


    I hope this helps.
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  4. Samuria
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    If your using dhcp it should be auto
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  6. vjekob
    Posts : 10
    Win10 Pro
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    Thanks, I will try the restart procedure next time I go through changing subnet settings on a pc.
    I also thought the dhcp would take care of it but sometimes the adapter seems to be
    stuck in the old subnet and then I used to restart the pc
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