Overview
The command prompt can be accessed within Windows by selecting:
Vista: Start, Search, cmd
2000, XP & 2003: Start, Run, cmd
Windows 95 & 98: command
For a list of common commands:
TCP/IP utilities and services
Here are some examples
1. Test reponse to a Netro DNS server:
ping 203.13.33.1
2. Display routing to Yahoo AU
tracert www.yahoo.com.au
3. Show local IP address configuation
ipconfig /all | more
4. Test mail server login
telnet pop.netro.com.au 110
user xxxxx
pass xxxxxx
list
retr 1
quit
5. Connect to members web site
ftp members.netro.com.au
dir
quit
6. Display ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) table
arp -a
Additional Resources
For more information, refer to the Windows online help
Other links:
IP networking tools
FreeDOS