Changing IP settings depending on network

Hi All,
I am wondering - is there a way to create TCP/IP settings profiles (similarly to Windows 7), so that depending on the network, I can specify either manual, or dynamic IP address, DNS settings etc?
What I really need is to be able to manually set DNS settings on one wireless network i'm connecting to, but keep it pulled from DHCP for all other networks i'm connecting.
Thanks in advance!
Dan

Set up multiple Locations in the Network prefs. Each location can have a different setup for all services.
Changing locations is available in the Apple Menu, if you have multiple locations. It took a few seconds to update once I created a new location, but the Location menu appeared.

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