Networking¶

DNS¶

To clear the DNS cache on a workstation:

ipconfig /flushdns

Home Networking¶

Network Setup Wizard¶

To set-up the other computers on your network:

Insert the Windows XP CD into the computer you want to network.
On the CD menu that appears, click Perform additional tasks.
On the next menu that appears, click Set up home or small office networking.

Port¶

Port Reporter (PortRptr.exe) logs TCP and UDP port activity on a local Windows system.

Availability and description of the Port Reporter tool

TCP¶

Hosts File¶

Windows 2000

C:\WINNT\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

Windows XP

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts