Switch network settings instantly

Plug and Browse is the ideal tool for the mobile user who needs to change  network connection settings. If you use your laptop on the road, at home or at the office, Plug and Browse makes connecting to the internet a snap.

Plug and Browse features a very user friendly interface.  The program is ideal for a non-technical user yet provides all the power and features required by a system administrator.

Create any number of profiles

Plug and Browse creates profiles which can be activated from different locations. A system tray icon allows for easy switching between profiles. There is no limit to the number of profiles that can be created. Plug and Browse also provides an automatic mode to switch between profiles automatically.

Supports all Windows versions

Plug and Browse runs on Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2008 and Windows 2008.

Capture and restore a wide range of settings

The following information is captured and restored by a Plug and Browse network profile:

  • TCP/IP Network Connection Settings
    • IP, DNS, WINS
    • Internet Connection Sharing
    • Internet Connection Firewall with port mappings
    • Enable/Disabled state of Network Adapter
  • Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera and Netscape Proxy Settings
  • Outlook Express Connection Settings (5.x and higher)
  • Windows Messenger Connection Settings
  • SMTP Server
  • Mapped Network Drives
  • Computer Name and Domain or Workgroup
  • Dialing Location
  • Default Printer
  • Time Zone
  • Windows Hosts file
  • Windows XP SP2 Firewall Settings
  • Wireless Network Card Security Settings (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK)

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Feature v6
Windows 7 Support
Enhanced Wifi support
Enhanced dial-up support
Google Chrome support
Localized in French and German
Enhanced UI with multiple skins to choose from
Windows Vista Support
Support Wireless protocols WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK.
Plug and Browse engine now runs as a Windows Service. This removes the requirement that users needed to have administrative privileges to activate a location.

Support for Thunderbird proxy settings

Options stored in an XML file instead of the registry. This simplifies deployment of default options to multiple computers in an Enterprise. Note that profiles were already stored in XML files.

Support for switching the Outlook Express Default E-mail Account.
Support for switching the Outlook Default Profile
TCP/IP Network Settings (IP, DNS,WINS)
Internet Connection Sharing Network Settings
Internet Connection Firewall Network Settings with port mappings
Enable/Disabled state of Network Adapters
Full support for Windows XP SP2 Firewall Settings
Wireless Network Card Security Settings (SSID, WEP)
Internet Explorer, Netscape and Firefox proxy settings
Internet Explorer, Netscape and Firefox home page
Disable all modems
Configure dial-up connections
Switch Screen Resolution (including Extended Desktop)
Associate any registry entry with a location
Windows Messenger Internet Connection Settings
Outlook Express Connection Settings (5.x and higher)
Mapped Network Drives
Computer Name and Domain or Workgroup
Dialing Location
SMTP Server for any e-mail client
Default Printer
Time Zone
Windows Hosts file
Create Desktop shortcuts to activate network profiles
Associate an icon and notes with a network profile
System tray icon for fast switching of network profiles
Switch network profiles prior to logging in and before shutting down
Call external scripts/applications before and after activation of a network profile
Automatic activation detects the best network profile to use
Command line support for activating network profiles from batch files
Extensive logging
New improved icons throughout the program
Enhancement to main user interface with Summary view of selected network location
Flash Tutorial for training end-users
User interface available in: English, French.
 
   
Plug and Browse Plug and Browse Demo

Demonstrates how to use Plug and Browse to create and activate locations.

 

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Price
: $40.00 USD per license. Volume licensing is also available.

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