Custom TCP/IP Settings for different network connections

I have about 4-5 different networks I hop onto all the time.
The problem is my brother will NOT use Auto-configure using DHCP. So, I have to get the settings and put them in everytime, with his static IP, gateway, DNS and the such. Is there a way to save them to that specific connection and whenever my macbook pro sees HIS network will use HIS settings? I mean, it would make sense to be able to custom fit a connection just to his connection.
So, that when I am on his network I wouldn't have to retype/input his settings because the SSID tells the computer that I am on his network and to use his settings. When I am on different networks it would use the settings appropriate to that network.
I don't know if that made any sense, respond back if it didn't and I will try to clarify better.

Add a "Location" for that network configuration.
System Preferences > Network > Location > Edit Locations
Then when you want to switch to that network, click on the Apple > Locations and select the Location you set up.
I have a few locations set up this way and it works well.

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Also clarify whether you're having these issues with a mac you have, or just what.
Might want to specify what kind of mac is having this problem, too.
And be ready to explain just what you're asking when you say:"need to set TCP/IP settings for an airport card when the mac connects to a specific SSID"
There are some pretty good blokes in that discussion group.
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If you're experiencing wifi dropout, let us know, and we'll make some suggestions, but if you're not, you're best leaving your mac to manage the background processes. It knows what it's doing!
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