What is the Automatic Profile Switch?
By combining the Profiles with the Area Detection, we are able to automatically assign any profile to any network. Each profile contains its own configuration, each network is recognized as a new area. Example: When you connect your computer/laptop to company network, the Area Detection dialogue is displayed. You decide to use profile “Computer in domain”, since the network is protected by gateway and other internal security measures. Then you decide to connect to the company network using Wi-Fi. Again, Area Detection is displayed and “Computer in domain” is the best choice. Then you take your laptop and go to a coffee place with public Wi-Fi hotspot. New area is detected again, and you select profile “Computer on the move” to block all unwanted traffic (e.g. file sharing). This area is recognized, even though you are using the same Wi-Fi adapter, and the network configuration (IP, Gateway, etc.) is identical to that at work. Finally, you connect at home using cable. Once again is the
