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
📋 Feature List (v2.0)
- Set Static IP Configuration Manually - Apply static IP without saving
- Set DHCP Configuration - Quick switch to DHCP
- Show Current IP Configuration - Display detailed network settings
- Enter and Save Static IP Configuration - Configure and save for future use
- Load Saved Static IP Configuration - Restore previously saved settings
- Change Network Interface - Select from available adapters
- Open Log File - View diagnostic logs
- Test Network Connectivity - Comprehensive network diagnostics
- Subnet Calculator - ✨ New in v2.0
- Check for Updates - Version checking against GitHub
📝 Credits
Subnet Calculator: Inspired by PowerShell community implementations
🔄 Upgrade Path
From v1.9 to v2.0:
- All existing configurations remain fully compatible
- No manual intervention required
- Automatic seamless upgrade
📦 Installation
- Visit the Releases page
- Download
Network_Configuration.ps1from v2.0 release - Right-click the file and select Run with PowerShell
📞 Support & Feedback
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discord: @Dantdmnl
Bug fixes
- Script no longer restarts the network adapter during DHCP configuration (important for Wi-Fi adapters)
- Removed redundant messages
- Squashed some other bugs
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