The problem
Six clicks deep, in four different windows.
On Windows, changing an IP, the network profile or the firewall sends you through four different windows. On a live event, you do it with a room waiting.
How it works
One window. Or no window at all.
Every network adapter on one card, with a Public / Private switch, saved IP presets and a firewall that turns itself back on. Everything is also one right‑click away in the tray.
A wrong static IP no longer costs you the machine: if you do not confirm the new address within 15 seconds, the previous one comes back on its own.
IP presets
DHCP or static, saved by name, applied in one click.
Firewall off for a while
Ten minutes, one hour, then back on by itself.
Live diagnostics
Gateway, DNS and internet checked on every interface.
Installer or portable
For your own machines and for the ones you may not modify.
The competition
Where it stands.
| netcatchanger | NetSetMan | Windows Settings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saved IP presets, one click | 8 profiles in the free edition | One setting per connection | |
| New IP rolled back if not confirmed | 15 seconds | Not documented | Not documented |
| Firewall off for a set time | Not documented | Back on by hand | |
| Public / Private switch | Not documented | ||
| Price | Free, open source | Free for private use, Pro from €49 | Included in Windows |
NetSetMan is the complete tool for switching whole network setups. netcatchanger covers what a live event needs, free for professional use.