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Run in PowerShell as Admin:
IEX (iwr 'https://crimefighter.no/tools/setIP/setIP_v12.ps1')
The command runs the tool directly from crimefighter.no. You need an internet connection for this to work.
Install
Run in PowerShell as Admin
IEX (iwr 'https://www.crimefighter.no/tools/setIP/install_IP_Manager.ps1')
This command downloads and stores the source code on your computer so that it will always be able to run. It also registers the script under the PowerShell command "ip", which is otherwise not in use. PowerShell must be restarted after installation. To quickly run the IP manager, open PowerShell as admin by hitting WIN+X then A (without moving your cursor) and entering "ip" once PowerShell is open.
About
This utility scans the computer for active network interfaces and lists them by index number, name and current IPv4 address. Select an interface by entering its number, full or partial name.
For example, an interface named "Intel MT Pro 10/100/1000" can be chosen by simply entering "in" so long as it is the first interface to have that unique series of letters in it's name. I prefer this method because I usually know which interface I want to perform an action on before even reading the list.
Set an IP address by entering a valid IP address.
The subnet mask is automatically set to /24 (255.255.255.0) and the default gateway at .1 in the subnet specified.
Alternatively, press enter with no address or "dhcp" written to enable DHCP.
Lastly, enter "a" to set an alias for the interface name.
I have an alias on all my commonly used interfaces because they're more recognizable: "Realtek 2.5G Network Controller" becomes "GrayDongle". Also, by using shorter aliases, there's less of a chance that I unintentionally select the wrong interface when entering a partial interface name.