Windows 8 Use Laptop between Home and Work Networks

Setting Up Multiple Network Profiles in Windows 8.1:​

1. Create a New Network Location:
   • Go to the Control Panel by pressing Win + X and selecting "Control Panel."
   • Click on "Network and Sharing Center."
   • Click on "Change adapter settings" on the left-hand side.
   • Right-click on your active network connection and select "Properties."
   • In the properties window, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click on "Properties."
   • Note down your current settings, then select the option to obtain an IP address automatically and DNS server address automatically. Click OK to save the changes.
   []Creating Network Locations:
   • Press Win + I to open the Settings charm.
   • Click on "Change PC settings."
   • Go to "Network."
   • Under "Network locations," you can add a new location. Click on "Add a location" to create a new profile for your home and work networks.
   []Switching Between Network Locations:
   • Once you have set up the network profiles, you can easily switch between them.
   • To switch to your work network, go to PC settings > Network > Choose the work network location.
   • To switch to your home network, repeat the steps above and select your home network location. By setting up different network locations, you can maintain separate network settings for your home and work networks without having to change them manually each time you switch. This way, you can keep your workgroup name and TCP/IP settings intact for each network environment.