Using NETSH command with variables through batch file

Question

I am unable to find a way to create a dynamic batch file for NETSH commands.

I have created static files to give IP and DNS address(es).

I want to know how do I enable user input and put those values in the succeeding command?

For example:

netsh interface set interface name=Ethernet admin=disabled

How do I create a variable which user will assign a value to and enforce that variable at place of ethernet?

Example 2:

netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Wi-Fi" static 10.0.0.159 255.255.255.0 10.0.0.1

How do I do same for multiple values such as those highlighted?

Open a command prompt window and run `set /?` to get output the help of this command explaining `set /P` syntax (P for Prompt) like `set /P "InternfaceName=Enter interface name: "` used with `netsh interface set interface "name=%InterfaceName%" admin=disabled`. — Mofi, Apr 22 '17 at 11:29
Thank you very much. I should have thought of set as an independent command. I did not realize that when I was searching for a solution. :) — Parth Maniar, Apr 22 '17 at 13:43

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 24 '17 at 08:19

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To ask the user for input use this:

set /p "UserInput1=Please input parameters for the program: "

To refer to their input use this:

%UserInput1%

The %UserInput1% will get replaced with whatever the user typed in. Please note if they type in any "&" or "|" symbols the command prompt will think that anything after that symbol is a command and will mess up. This usually won't matter though as these symbols most likely wouldn't be typed in anyway.

edited Apr 24 '17 at 08:19

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answered Apr 22 '17 at 12:16

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Thank you very much. I will try and respond back. – Parth Maniar Apr 22 '17 at 13:37
Thank you for providing the correct syntax and answer. – Parth Maniar Apr 22 '17 at 14:09

Using NETSH command with variables through batch file

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