change ip add remotely

[gensan]

Hi,

Just curious. Is there a way to change a static IP address of a Windows XP Pro remotely. Meaning, doing it from another computer?

Thanks

 

[dk87]

I can think of 2 ways. 1 - write a WMI script to change the address - Win32_NetworkAdapterConfiguration - you will need to search all adapters to find out which one to change and 2. Hack the registry - look in HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters.
Be cautioned that this is not really a good idea. If you are not on the same subnet, which do you change first? Ip address or default gateway? Do you need to change the subnet mask? Also, once you change the IP address you will be disconnected. XP applies changes without a reboot.

 

[gensan]

thanks dk87. I'll try the 2nd option, it's the one I'm familiar with. I'll try to test it first and I'll will give feedback.

Thanks again.

gensan