Windows Networking Tools

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WIndoWS BuIlt-In

nEtWorkIng toolS

Now that we have a sound base of knowledge concerning TCP/IP,

which includes IP addressing as well as the use of the Command

Prompt and how data flow on a network, we are ready to focus on

Windows built-in networking tools. In this chapter we cover in detail

the operation and utilization of a variety of Windows built-in net-

working tools that can be used to perform different functions as well

as ascertain if current networking conditions would enable you to

perform future operations in a reasonable manner, such as integrat-

ing Video over IP. While we commence our review of built-in net-

working tools with the often used ping and tracert programs, we also

analyze how we can use these tools in numerous sit