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

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

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.