getmac may not be a known tool but is a very easy and effective way to obtain the MAC address of a Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows XP computer. (more…)
Tag: Windows
WNTIPCFG – A GUI version of ipconfig
wntipcfg is apart of the Windows 2000 server Resource kit download. This is a simple GUI version of ipconfig. However, this can be downloaded and installed on Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows XP versions of the operating system. (more…)
pathping – Ping and Traceroute at once in Windows
The PathPing tool is a route tracing tool that combines features of Ping and Tracert with additional information that neither of those tools provides. PathPing sends packets to each router on the way to a final destination over a period of time, and then computes results based on the packets returned from each hop. Since PathPing shows the degree of packet loss at any given router or link, you can pinpoint which routers or links might be causing network problems. (more…)
hostname – Name of your computer
Use the hostname command in Windows and in most Unix and Linux versions to get the actual hostname of the system. In Windows, from the command prompt simply type,
c:\>hostname MYCOMPUTER
In Linux or unix, from the terminal window type hostname,
mycomputer$ hostname
This should show the computer name.
ARP – To display ARP cache in Windows
Address Resolution Protocol is the one which is used to find the hardware address of a device (MAC Address) using its IP Address on the network. The Windows ARP tool helps to display and modify the ARP table on the system. (more…)
SpeedMeter Pro – Free Bandwidth Meter
Speed Meter Pro, powered by Network Magic is a free bandwidth meter that lets you easily track your overall bandwidth use and the bandwidth usage of each computer and device on your home network. (more…)
Network Magic – A good home networking tool
Network Magic is a simple tool for simple Home networking and file sharing. It's features include File and Printer sharing, Wireless and Network connection management with Security features for Wireless and LAN and Speed test. (more…)