NetForge

Professional Network Adapter Management Utility for Windows

A comprehensive, feature-rich GUI tool for managing network adapters, IP configurations, DNS settings, and network diagnostics with a modern dark-themed interface.

Features

Connection Status Bar

• Real-time connected/disconnected indicator with colored dot
• Local IP, public IP (cached via api.ipify.org), gateway display
• Connection type detection (Ethernet/WiFi/VPN)
• WiFi details: SSID, signal strength %, channel, band, auth type, link speed
• Auto-refresh every 30 seconds

Network Adapter Control

• View all physical network adapters with real-time status
• Enable/disable adapters with one click
• Display detailed adapter information (MAC, speed, driver, media state)
• Auto-refresh capability

IP Configuration

• DHCP Mode: Obtain IP address automatically
• Static IP Mode: Configure custom IP settings
  • IP Address
  • Subnet Mask
  • Default Gateway
  • CIDR Prefix Length
• One-click switching between DHCP and static configurations

DNS Management

• 40+ Pre-configured DNS Presets organized by category:
  • Public: Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, Quad9, Verisign, and more
  • Security: Quad9, Comodo, Neustar Threat Protection, CleanBrowsing Security
  • Privacy: DNS.Watch, Mullvad, NextDNS, Control D, UncensoredDNS
  • Family: Cloudflare Family, OpenDNS FamilyShield, CleanBrowsing Family, AdGuard Family
  • Ad-Blocking: AdGuard DNS, Alternate DNS
• Custom DNS server configuration
• IPv6 DNS support for compatible presets
• Search and filter DNS presets

Profile System

• Save complete network configurations as profiles
• Store IP settings, DNS configuration, and metadata
• Quick-apply profiles to any adapter
• Import/export profiles as JSON
• Perfect for switching between work, home, and other networks

Network Tools

• Quick Actions:
  • Flush DNS Cache
  • Release IP Address
  • Renew IP Address
  • Reset Winsock Catalog
  • Reset TCP/IP Stack
  • Full Network Reset
• Detailed Adapter Information:
  • Interface index and type
  • Link speed and media state
  • DHCP status and server
  • Current DNS servers
  • IPv6 addresses
  • Driver information

Diagnostics Tab

• Ping Test: 10-ping burst with min/avg/max/loss statistics
• Continuous Ping: Toggle on/off, pings every 2 seconds with color-coded results (green <50ms, yellow 50-100ms, red >100ms)
• Speed Test: Downloads ~10MB test file, calculates download speed in Mbps
• DNS Lookup: Resolve any domain to IP addresses, shows responding DNS server

Modern Interface

• Professional dark theme with orange accents
• Tabbed interface for organized navigation
• Real-time status updates
• Responsive design
• Native Windows look and feel

Screenshots

Coming soon

Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10/11
• PowerShell: Version 5.1 or higher
• Privileges: Administrator rights required
• .NET Framework: 4.5 or higher (included in Windows 10/11)

Installation

Option 1: Direct Download

1. Download NetForge.ps1 from the Releases page
2. Right-click and select "Run with PowerShell" (will auto-elevate to admin)

Option 2: Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/NetForge.git
cd NetForge
.\NetForge.ps1

Option 3: One-Line Install

irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yourusername/NetForge/main/NetForge.ps1 -OutFile NetForge.ps1; .\NetForge.ps1

Usage

Running the Application

# Simply execute the script (auto-elevates if needed)
.\NetForge.ps1

Basic Workflow

1. Select an Adapter: Click on a network adapter from the left panel
2. Configure IP:
   • Choose DHCP or Static IP mode
   • Enter IP details if using static
   • Click "Apply IP Configuration"
3. Configure DNS:
   • Select a preset from the DNS list, or
   • Choose custom DNS and enter server addresses
   • Click "Apply DNS Configuration"
4. Save as Profile (optional):
   • Go to Profiles tab
   • Click "Create New Profile"
   • Fill in details and save

DNS Presets Quick Reference

Configuration Storage

NetForge stores its configuration in:

%APPDATA%\NetForge\
├── Profiles\          # Saved network profiles (.json)
└── settings.json      # Application settings

Keyboard Shortcuts

Troubleshooting

Script Won't Run

# Set execution policy (run as admin)
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

Access Denied Errors

• Ensure you're running as Administrator
• The script will auto-elevate, but UAC must be approved

Adapter Not Showing

• Virtual adapters are filtered by default
• Only physical Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapters are displayed
• Click "Refresh Adapters" to update the list

DNS Changes Not Taking Effect

1. Try flushing DNS cache (Network Tools > Flush DNS Cache)
2. Release and renew IP address
3. Restart the network adapter

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• DNS provider information sourced from official documentation
• Inspired by the need for a simple, powerful network management tool
• Built with PowerShell and WPF

Disclaimer

This tool modifies network settings on your computer. While it includes safety confirmations for destructive actions, please use responsibly. Always ensure you have a way to restore network connectivity before making changes. The author is not responsible for any network issues resulting from the use of this tool.

NetForge - Take control of your network