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💾 About The Project

Zach's Advanced Network Manager

Zach's Advanced Network Manager is a PowerShell script that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) built with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for managing network adapters. It allows for easy viewing of adapter details, configuration of IP and DNS settings, and enabling/disabling of adapters.

Built by: Zachary Whiteman & Google Gemini Ai.

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🔰 Getting Started

This script provides a comprehensive interface for managing network adapters.

🕰️ Prerequisites

To run this script, you will need:

  • Windows Operating System: (Windows 10 or later recommended).
  • PowerShell 5.1 or newer: This script uses modern networking cmdlets.
  • .NET Framework 4.5 or later: Required for the WPF-based GUI.
  • Administrator Privileges: The script requires administrator privileges to manage network settings.

💽 Installation & Execution

  1. Download: Download the NetworkManager.PS1 script file.
  2. Unblock: Right-click the file, go to Properties, and click Unblock if the file was downloaded from the internet.
  3. Run: Execute the script from a PowerShell console with administrator privileges. 
    .\NetworkManager.PS1

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🚀 Usage

The application provides a detailed view and control over your network adapters.

  • Adapter List:
    • The left panel lists all available network adapters on your system.
    • Click the Refresh Adapters button to update this list.
  • Adapter Details & IP Configuration:
    • Select an adapter to view its details, including name, description, and status.
    • You can toggle DHCP or set a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
    • You can also toggle automatic DNS or provide a custom list of DNS servers.
    • Click Apply IP/DNS Settings to save your changes.
  • Adapter Actions:
    • Enable/Disable Adapter: The buttons at the bottom of the details panel allow you to enable or disable the selected network adapter.
  • Network Bridges:
    • The bottom of the details panel displays information about any network bridges on your system.

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✨ Key Features

  • WPF-based GUI: A modern and responsive user interface for network management.
  • Comprehensive Adapter Details: Displays detailed information about each network adapter.
  • IP and DNS Configuration: Allows for easy switching between DHCP and static IP configurations, and automatic or manual DNS settings.
  • Adapter Control: Provides buttons to enable and disable network adapters.
  • Network Bridge Information: Displays information about any configured network bridges.
  • Administrator Check: The script will exit if not run with administrator privileges.

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🛠️ Technology Stack

The script is developed entirely in PowerShell, integrating with several key technologies:

  • Scripting Language: PowerShell
  • GUI Framework: Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for the graphical user interface.
  • Networking Modules: NetAdapter and DnsClient modules for managing network settings.

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📐 Architecture & Security Notes

Zach's Advanced Network Manager interacts with your system's network configuration.

  • Administrator Privileges: The script requires administrator privileges to function correctly.
  • Network Configuration: Changing network settings can affect your internet connectivity. Use this tool with caution.

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🪪 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for more information.

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☎️ Contact

Zach Whiteman - elitesoftwarecolimited@gmail.com

HuggingFace - https://huggingface.co/EliteSoftware

HuggingFace (Personal) - https://huggingface.co/TheShadyRainbow

LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/zachrainbow

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/EliteSoftwareCo

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