V2.0

Release Highlights v2.0

Changelog: 1.9 → 2.0

🧮 NEW: Subnet Calculator

A comprehensive subnet calculation tool for network planning and diagnostics:

• CIDR & Subnet Mask Conversion: Convert between CIDR notation (e.g., /24) and dotted decimal format
• Network Address Calculations: Automatically compute network address, broadcast address, and usable IP ranges
• Binary Representation: View binary breakdown of IP addresses and subnet masks for educational purposes
• Network Classification: Identify network class (A/B/C/D/E) and determine if private or public
• Subnetting Guidance: Get recommendations for further subnet division
• Interactive Mode: Input any IP address and subnet mask for instant detailed analysis

✨ NEW: Loading Animation

• Visual feedback during script initialization with multi-step progress indicators
• Enhanced user experience with clear status updates during operations

🛠️ Code Improvements

• Enhanced script header with detailed credits and feature documentation
• Improved code organization and maintainability
• Script expanded from 1,446 to 1,820 lines with new functionality

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📋 Feature List (v2.0)

1. Set Static IP Configuration Manually - Apply static IP without saving
2. Set DHCP Configuration - Quick switch to DHCP
3. Show Current IP Configuration - Display detailed network settings
4. Enter and Save Static IP Configuration - Configure and save for future use
5. Load Saved Static IP Configuration - Restore previously saved settings
6. Change Network Interface - Select from available adapters
7. Open Log File - View diagnostic logs
8. Test Network Connectivity - Comprehensive network diagnostics
9. Subnet Calculator - ✨ New in v2.0
10. Check for Updates - Version checking against GitHub

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📝 Credits

Subnet Calculator: Inspired by PowerShell community implementations

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🔄 Upgrade Path

From v1.9 to v2.0:

• All existing configurations remain fully compatible
• No manual intervention required
• Automatic seamless upgrade

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📦 Installation

1. Visit the Releases page
2. Download Network_Configuration.ps1 from v2.0 release
3. Right-click the file and select Run with PowerShell

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📞 Support & Feedback

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discord: @Dantdmnl

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Bug fixes

• Script no longer restarts the network adapter during DHCP configuration (important for Wi-Fi adapters)
• Removed redundant messages
• Squashed some other bugs

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Released: October 2025
Script Size: 1,820 lines (expanded from 1,446 lines in v1.9)
Focus: New subnet calculator and enhanced user experience

Full Changelog: V1.9...V2.0

V1.9

Release Highlights v1.9

Changelog: 1.8 → 1.9

• Config, Log, Version, and Interface Files Migration

  • All files now stored in %APPDATA%\Network_Configuration_Script for better organization and portability.
  • Automatic migration logic moves files from old locations.

• Global Variable Deduplication & Cleanup

  • Reduced redundant global variables and improved maintainability.

• Static IP Workflow Improvements

  • If an invalid IP address is entered, static IP configuration is cancelled immediately and a clear message is shown.
  • Smarter gateway suggestion: Enter last octet, .1/.254, or skip easily; suggestions based on entered IP.
  • Stricter DNS validation: Only full IPv4 addresses or valid hostnames accepted.

• Menu & UX Enhancements

  • Menu actions requiring a valid interface are blocked until one is selected.
  • Confirmation prompts default to 'y'.
  • Error messages and prompts are clearer and more user-friendly.

• Logging Improvements

  • Improved log rotation and log level handling.

• Dynamic Version Extraction

  • Script version is now extracted from the script header and displayed in the menu.

• Code Cleanup

  • Minor refactoring and deduplication throughout the script for readability and maintainability.

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For full details, see the README and script source.

Full Changelog: V1.8...V1.9

V1.8

Release Highlights:

• Made the DHCP function quicker
• Made Gateway and Secondary DNS truly optional
• Made the code less repetitive (introduced a function to prompt for IP settings used by options 1 (set) and 4 (save))

Full Changelog: V1.6...V1.8

V1.7

Release Highlights:

• Implemented a suggested gateway feature
• Implemented default values for DNS
• Made static config output cleaner

Full Changelog: V1.6...V1.7

V1.6

Release Highlight:

• Improved the Network Connectivity test function.
  Full Changelog: V1.5...V1.6

V1.5

Release Highlights:

• Improved the logging function.
• Added a Network Connectivity test function.

V1.4

Release Highlights:

• Made Default Gateway optional
• Added an update function

V1.3

Release Highlights

• Logging Enhancements:

  • Introduced a logging mechanism to track script operations. Logs are saved in network_config.log under the user's profile.
  • Added logging for critical operations, including saving selected interfaces and configurations.

• Interface Management Improvements:

  • Clearer notifications for saving selected network interfaces.
  • Enhanced feedback when no saved configuration is found.

• Code Optimizations:

  • Minor updates to improve maintainability and user experience.

V1.2

Release Highlights

• Interface Management:
  • Added support for saving and reusing preferred network interfaces.
  • Interface menu now supports rescanning and toggling the visibility of downed interfaces.
  • Display of MAC addresses for the interfaces.
• Configuration Storage: Enhanced XML and plain-text configuration management.
• Optimizations: Bug fixes and performance improvements for smoother operation.

V1.1

Minor Release

Changelog:

Fixed the DHCP function and added some additional goodies.