Command/Powershell script to reset a network adapter
networking, powershell, windows-vista
Solution
You can use WMI from within PowerShell to accomplish this. Assuming there is a network adapter who's device name has Wireless in it, the series of commands might look something like the following:
$adaptor = Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_NetworkAdapter | Where-Object {$_.Name -like "*Wireless*"}
$adaptor.Disable()
$adaptor.Enable()
Remember, if you're running this with Window's Vista, you may need to run the PowerShell as Administrator.
Problem
OS: Vista enterprise When i switch between my home and office network, i always face issues with getting connected to the network. Almost always I have to use the diagnostic service in 'Network and sharing center' and the problem gets solved when i use the reset network adapter option. This takes a lot of time (3-4 min) and so i was trying to find either a command or a powershell script/cmdlet which i can use directly to reset the network adapter and save myself these 5 mins every time i have to switch between the networks. Any pointers?