12 Hidden Windows Vista Network Tools

Microsoft had embed 12 network tools in Windows Vista. These tools are hidden from you unless you know how to retrieve them and know how to use them. Network tools are use to monitor and troubleshoot your Windows Vista networking. Here is the list of the 12 hidden Windows Vista Network tools.

1. getmac - this tool is use to display your MAC addresses for network adapters on your system. MAC address is actually a unique number or ID which was set by manufacturer on network devices such as wireless adapter, ethernet adapater, etc.
2. hostname - check what your computer name on the network.
3. ipconfig - is use to display your machine IP address, subnet mask and gateway for each adapter associated with the TCP/IP. But users can also refresh the DHCP and DNS settings from this tool.
4. nslookup - you can use this tool if you want to get the IP of a domain name.
5. net – is a general tool with commands covering a broad range of functionality.
6. netstat – NETwork STATistics displays network connections from incoming and outgoing, routing tables and number of network interface statistics.
7. netsh – allows local or remote configuration of network settings.
8. pathping – a combination of ping and tracert functionality.
9. nbtstat – displays protocol statistics and connections using NetBIOS.
10. ping – use to check whether an IP or a computer is reachable across an IP network.
11. route – manipulates network routing tables.
12. tracert – is use to check connectivity of the network. You can troubleshoot network problems by using this too.

Note: It is recommend to launch this tool within administrative privileges.

12 Hidden Windows Vista Network Tools [via Softpedia]