Netsh the filename directory name or volume label syntax is incorrect

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I would like to change an IP address in a Wireless network connection with a cmd line. I have tried:

Netsh -c "interface ipv4" set address name=”Wireless Network Connection” static 192.168.168.6 255.255.255.0 192.168.168.168

*Note The above cmd belongs all on one line

I'm getting an error saying: the filename directory name or volume label syntax is incorrect

The second question I have is, I would like to know how to set the secondary DNS. I think this cmd is working for the primary DNS:

netsh interface ipv4 set dnsservers "Wireless Network Connection" static 8.8.8.8 primary validate=no

I'm working in Win7 Ultimate 32bit

Why are you using smart quotes?
– DavidPostill ♦
Commented Jun 10, 2016 at 12:02 — DavidPostill, Commented Jun 10, 2016 at 12:02

Overmind · Accepted Answer · 2016-06-14 05:55:25Z

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Your syntax does not appear to be correct. Try:

netsh interface ipv4 set address "Wireless Network Connection" static 192.168.168.6 255.255.255.0 192.168.168.168

and to add secondary DNS:

netsh interface ipv4 add dns "Wireless Network Connection" 8.8.4.4 index=2

answered Jun 10, 2016 at 7:24

Overmind

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Thank you answering this. The static IP worked great. The second DNS is giving me an error saying "The parameter is incorrect.". The help for Netsh doesn't have "index" as a option in Win7.
– Docfxit
Commented Jun 10, 2016 at 18:48
Index is invalid only in Windows XP. On 7, it's a valid option: " index (from /? help) - Specifies the index (preference) for the specified DNS server address." Looks like the word 'static' is no longer needed in case of secondary+ entries. Try without 'static' and it will work. I've updated the main reply.
– Overmind
Commented Jun 14, 2016 at 5:55
Thank you very much for resolving the issue. The cmd line does work great. Silly me the word add really does add the DNS. What I really need is replace the DNS. If there is something in the secondary DNS I would like to remove it and then replace it with a new DNS.
– Docfxit
Commented Jun 17, 2016 at 2:33
What I really need is replace the DNS. If there is something in the secondary DNS I would like to remove it and then replace it with a new DNS.
– Docfxit
Commented Jul 3, 2016 at 23:40
netsh interface ipv4 delete dns - this can remove it, you can use index, just like for adding.
– Overmind
Commented Jul 4, 2016 at 5:42

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