1.  Ping - Transmits four 32 byte packets to target computer ◦ Measures response time ◦ Returns IP address of target computer ◦ Example: ping uottawa.ca  Hostname - Used to show and set a computer’s host name and domain name. ◦ Useful when mapping of network drives on a computer fail. ◦ Example: hostname my_computer TCP/IP Tools

2.  IPConfig - Displays computer’s TCP/IP configuration. ◦ Gives IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP. ◦ Can be used for:  Renewing IP address  Refreshing DHCP lease  Displaying contents of the DNS resolver cache ◦ Example: ipconfig /release TCP/IP Tools

3.  Tracert - sends a test network message from a computer to a remote host and tracks the path taken by that message.  Arp - The 'arp' command manages the Address Resolution Protocol cache. The ARP cache maintains a list of computer names and their corresponding IP addresses.  Route - supports manipulation and viewing of a computer's routing table. TCP/IP Tools