Software Update: NetSetMan 5.1.0

Ilja Herlein has released version 5.1.0 of NetSetMan. With this program, various settings can be adjusted quickly and easily by means of profiles. It is especially useful for laptop users who use their computers in different locations such as home and work. With the push of a button, for example, the IP address, the default printer and the smtp server can be changed. The program is free to use, but there is also a pro version for commercial users, which also allows customizing the domain, proxy server, and browser home page. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

New:

• Windows 11 compatibility (21H2 build 22000)
• WPA3 and 802.11ax support for WiFi6 networks and profiles
• Unicode support for WiFi SSIDs (displaying, creating, connecting)
• Optional monochrome/outline style for tray icon (-> Preferences/Tray)
• “Refresh” item at the end of the network adapters list

Fixed:

• Performance issue in Windows 11 after accessing TrayInfo
• No more writing to settings file during shutdown to prevent rare data loss
• Connecting to a WiFi network with Error 87 in very rare cases
• Incomplete information for WiFi setting during profile activation
• Firewall notification and exceptions settings
• Automatic High-DPI scaling of icons in TrayMenu
• High-DPI scaling for profile tabs was incorrect in certain constellations
• Tray icon resolution with multiple monitors with different DPI settings
• StrongestSignalSwitch option with more than one wireless network adapter

improved:

• In TrayInfo the MAC address now also includes the original value if it was modified
• The Retry option on the activation dialog is now integrated in the split-button
• Improved compatibility with certain types of virtual and external network adapters
• Improved upgrade from version 4.x by ignoring empty profiles
• Improved compatibility of VLAN-ID for different types of network adapters
• Improved file dialogs with High-DPI support and other optimizations
• Reduced file size by 10%
• Lots of minor fixes and adjustments