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NETWORK

Client/Server network
A type of network setup that utilizes both servers and clients. For example, a
network that utilizes a DNS server is an example of a client/server network.
Most client/server networks are the type of networks you would find in a
corporate or business environment.

Server
A computer connected to a network that other computers may or may not
access. Unlike other computers on a network, a server is a dedicated computer
set up for one or more purposes. For example, a user may setup a server to
authenticate and allow or prohibit users from accessing a network, and/or may
be setup to manage print jobs, and/or host a website.
Because servers commonly serve a high need, they are up all day and night;
and when they fail, they commonly cause the network users or company a
great deal of problems. Some server failures can cause a company and its
employees to come to a complete halt in their work until they return. Because
of this, servers are commonly high-end computers and are setup to be fault
tolerant.

Client
1. A computer that retrieves information from and/or uses resources
provided by a server or main computer. Many corporate networks are
comprised of a client computer at each of the employees' desks. Each of
these computers connects to a central server or mainframe allowing the
employees to work.
2. A client can also be another term used to describe a businesses user.
3. A client is also another name for a software program used to connect to
a server.

Workstation
A name given to a single computer that is connected to another computer or a
network. A workstation has no important function and is not a necessity for a
network to operate. A workstation is only needed for a single user to connect to
the network and to function at their job or school. Almost all users who work
on a computer at their work or at their school are using a workstation.

HOW TO INSTALL NETWORK ON PC


Peer-to-Peer network
Advantages and Capabilities:
Easily connect two commuters quickly.
Able to share files, play network games.
Disadvantages:
Limited amount of computers can be connected to network, generally only
two.
Estimated setup time:
10-15 Minutes
Required hardware and software:
- Two computers with 10/100 Ethernet network cards installed and working
- Network cross-over cable.
Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 Steps:
1. Verify network cards are properly installed in Device Manager and
that you have the latest network drivers for the installed network
cards. If problems are found with the network cards, please see
document CH000445 for basic network troubleshooting.
2. Connect the two computers to each other.
3. Open Network properties by clicking Start / Settings Control Panel
and double-clicking "Network".
4. Verify your network card is listed as a network component. Please
note that this is not the dial-up adapter.
5. Verify that TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are installed for your network
adapter. If one or both of these protocols are not listed for your
network adapter, please see document CH000470 for steps on
installing a protocol in Microsoft Windows.
6. Once the protocols have been installed under the Network
window click the button "File and Print Sharing". Within this
window you must specify if you want to enable file and/or print
sharing on this computer. This must be done on each of the
computers.
7. Setup the TCP/IP protocol by highlighting the TCP/IP protocol for
the network adapter and clicking the "Properties" button.
8. Within the properties, select the option "Specify an IP address".
Enter a value similar to the below example.
IP Address: 102.55.92.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192


The above IP address must differ for each computer. Therefore,
on the other computer it could be 102.55.92.2 with the same
subnet mask.
9. Once the IP address and Subnet mask have been specified, close
out of all windows and reboot the computer.
Microsoft Windows ME, 2000 and XP Steps:
1. Verify network cards are properly installed in Device Manager and
that you have the latest network drivers for the installed network
cards. If problems are found with the network cards, please see
document CH000445 for basic network troubleshooting.
2. Connect the two computers to each other.
3. Open Network properties by clicking Start / Settings Control Panel
and double-clicking "Network and Dial-up connections".
4. Double-click on the "Local Area Connection".
5. Click the "Properties" button.
6. Verify that TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are installed for your network
adapter. If one or both of these protocols are not listed for your
network adapter, please see document CH000470 for steps on
installing a protocol in Microsoft Windows.
7. Once the protocols have been installed under the Network
window verify that File and Print sharing is installed. If this is
missing and you wish to enable file and print sharing on this
computer, click the install button and install File and Print
sharing.
8. Setup the TCP/IP protocol by highlighting the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) protocol for the network adapter and clicking the
"Properties" button.
9. Within the properties, select the option "Specify an IP address".
Enter a value similar to the below values.
IP Address: 102.55.92.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192
The above IP address must differ for each computer. Therefore,
on the other computer it could be 102.55.92.2 with the same
subnet mask.
10.Once the IP address and Subnet mask have been specified, close
out of all windows and reboot the computer.
Basic network with file sharing

Advantages and Capabilities:


More than two computers can be connected to the network.
Disadvantages:
Requires additional hardware and money.
Estimated setup time:
20-30 minutes.
Required hardware and software:
- Computers with 10/100 Ethernet network cards installed and working
- Standard network cables.
- Network Switch and/or Hub
Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 Steps:
1. Verify network cards are properly installed in Device Manager and
that you have the latest network drivers for the installed network
cards. If problems are found with the network cards, please see
document CH000445 for basic network troubleshooting.
2. Connect each computer the the network switch and/or hub.
3. Open Network properties by clicking Start / Settings Control
Panel and double-clicking "Network".
4. Verify your network card is listed as a network component. Please
note that this is not the dial-up adapter.
5. Verify that TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are installed for your network
adapter. If one or both of these protocols are not listed for your
network adapter, please see document CH000470 for steps on
installing a protocol in Microsoft Windows.
6. Once the protocols have been installed under the Network
window click the button "File and Print Sharing". Within this
window you must specify if you want to enable file and/or print
sharing on this computer. This must be done on each of the
computers.
7. Setup the TCP/IP protocol by highlighting the TCP/IP protocol for
the network adapter and clicking the "Properties" button.
8. Within the properties, select the option "Specify an IP address".
Enter a value similar to the below values.
IP Address: 102.55.92.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192
The above IP address must differ for each computer. Therefore,
on the other computer it could be 102.55.92.2 with the same
subnet mask.

9. Once the IP address and Subnet mask have been specified close
out of all windows and reboot the computer.
Microsoft Windows ME, 2000 and XP Steps:
1. Verify network cards are properly installed in Device Manager and
that you have the latest network drivers for the installed network
cards. If problems are found with the network cards, please see
document CH000445 for basic network troubleshooting.
2. Connect each computer the the network switch and/or hub.
3. Open Network properties by clicking Start / Settings Control Panel
and double-clicking "Network and Dial-up connections.
4. Double-click on the "Local Area Connection".
5. Click the "Properties" button.
6. Verify that TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are installed for your network
adapter. If one or both of these protocols are not listed for your
network adapter, please see document CH000470 for steps on
installing a protocol in Microsoft Windows.
7. Once the protocols have been installed under the Network
window verify that File and Print sharing is installed. If this is
missing and you wish to enable file and print sharing on this
computer, click the install button and install File and Print
sharing.
8. Setup the TCP/IP protocol by highlighting the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) protocol for the network adapter and clicking the
"Properties" button.
9. Within the properties, select the option "Specify an IP address".
Enter a value similar to the below values.
IP Address: 102.55.92.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192
The above IP address must differ for each computer. Therefore,
on the other computer it could be 102.55.92.2 with the same
subnet mask.
10.Once the IP address and Subnet mask have been specified, close
out of all windows and reboot the computer.
Basic network with file and broadband modem sharing
Advantages and Capabilities:
All computers in house can share the same modem connection.
Disadvantages:
- Requires additional hardware and money.
- Because a modem does not have much bandwidth, if multiple users are

browsing or downloading files, this can cause what appears to be a very slow
connection.
Estimated setup time:
30-40 minutes.
Required hardware and software:
- Computers with 10/100 Ethernet network cards installed and working.
- Network Router, Switch and/or Hub
- Computer running a software proxy.
Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 Steps:
1. Verify network cards are properly installed in Device Manager and
that you have the latest network drivers for the installed network
cards. If problems are found with the network cards, please see
document CH000445 for basic network troubleshooting.
2. Connect each computer the the network switch and/or hub.
3. Open Network properties by clicking Start / Settings Control
Panel and double-clicking "Network".
4. Verify your network card is listed as a network component. Please
note that this is not the dial-up adapter.
5. Verify that TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are installed for your network
adapter. If one or both of these protocols are not listed for your
network adapter, please see document CH000470 for steps on
installing a protocol in Microsoft Windows.
6. Once the protocols have been installed under the Network
window click the button "File and Print Sharing". Within this
window you must specify if you want to enable file and/or print
sharing on this computer. This must be done on each of the
computers.
7. Setup the TCP/IP protocol by highlighting the TCP/IP protocol for
the network adapter and clicking the "Properties" button.
8. Within the properties, select the option "Specify an IP address".
Enter a value similar to the below values.
IP Address: 102.55.92.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192
The above IP address must differ for each computer. Therefore,
on the other computer it could be 102.55.92.2 with the same
subnet mask.
9. Once the IP address and Subnet mask have been specified, close
out of all windows and reboot the computer.
10.Once the network has been setup and is working, install and setup
a proxy on one of the computers on the network. This computer

will manage the internet connection for each of the other


computers on the network.
Microsoft Windows ME, 2000 and XP Steps:
1. Verify network cards are properly installed in Device Manager and
that you have the latest network drivers for the installed network
cards. If problems are found with the network cards, please see
document CH000445 for basic network troubleshooting.
2. Connect each computer the the network switch and/or hub.
3. Open Network properties by clicking Start / Settings Control
Panel and double-clicking "Network and Dial-up connections".
4. Double-click on the "Local Area Connection".
5. Click the "Properties" button.
6. Verify that TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are installed for your network
adapter. If one or both of these protocols are not listed for your
network adapter, please see document CH000470 for steps on
installing a protocol in Microsoft Windows.
7. Once the protocols have been installed under the Network
window verify that File and Print sharing is installed. If this is
missing and you wish to enable file and print sharing on this
computer, click the install button and install File and Print
sharing.
8. Setup the TCP/IP protocol by highlighting the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) protocol for the network adapter and clicking the
"Properties" button.
9. Within the properties, select the option "Specify an IP address".
Enter a value similar to the below values.
IP Address: 102.55.92.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192
The above IP address must differ for each computer. Therefore,
on the other computer it could be 102.55.92.2 with the same
subnet mask.
10.Once the IP address and Subnet mask have been specified, close
out of all windows and reboot the computer.
11.Once the network has been setup and is working, install and setup
a proxy on one of the computers on the network. This computer
will manage the internet connection for each of the other
computers on the network.
Basic network with file and broadband internet sharing
Advantages and Capabilities:
All computers in house can share the a broadband internet connection.

Disadvantages:
- Requires additional hardware and money.
Estimated setup time:
40-50 minutes.
Required hardware and software:
- Computers with 10/100 Ethernet network cards installed and working.
- Network Router, Switch and/or Hub
- Computer running a software proxy.
Router requirements:
When purchasing a network router, look for the below features.

WAN Port
Uplink ports
Support for NAT

Hardware setup:

As illustrated in the above picture, you can notice that there are two methods
of setting up this type of network. It is recommended that "Method One" be
chosen because it offers for more computers to be connected to it. However,
not purchasing a network hub or switch can save money.
Method One:
1. Connect the broadband internet connection to the WAN
port on the router.
2. Connect a network hub or switch to the router. This can be
more than one hub or switch depending upon how many
ports are on the router.
3. Connect each of the computers to the hub or switch.
4. Enter the network settings provided by the Broadband
provider in your network router.

Method Two:
1. Connect the broadband internet connection to the WAN
port on the router.
2. Connect each computer to the router. If there are not
enough ports for each of the computers, you must setup
the network using the steps in method one.
3. Enter the network settings provided by the Broadband
provider in your network router.
Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 Steps:
1. Verify network cards are properly installed in Device Manager and
that you have the latest network drivers for the installed network
cards. If problems are found with the network cards, please see
document CH000445 for basic network troubleshooting.
2. Connect each computer the the network switch and/or hub.
3. Open Network properties by clicking Start / Settings Control
Panel and double-clicking "Network".
4. Verify your network card is listed as a network component. Please
note that this is not the dial-up adapter.
5. Verify that TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are installed for your network
adapter. If one or both of these protocols are not listed for your
network adapter, please see document CH000470 for steps on
installing a protocol in Microsoft Windows.
6. Once the protocols have been installed under the Network
window click the button "File and Print Sharing". Within this
window you must specify if you want to enable file and/or print
sharing on this computer. This must be done on each of the
computers.
7. Setup the TCP/IP protocol by highlighting the TCP/IP protocol for
the network adapter and clicking the "Properties" button.
8. Within the properties, verify that "Obtain IP address
automatically" is selected.
9. Once the network settings have been setup and all network
peripherals are on, reboot the computer.
10.To verify the router has released network values to the computer,
click Start / Run and type "winipcfg" and click ok. Additional
information and help with winipcfg can be found on our winipcfg
page. Verify when looking at the IP Configuration that you are
looking under the network adapter and not the PPP adapter.
Microsoft Windows ME, 2000 and XP Steps:
1. Verify network cards are properly installed in Device Manager and
that you have the latest network drivers for the installed network

cards. If problems are found with the network cards, please see
document CH000445 for basic network troubleshooting.
2. Connect each computer the the network switch and/or hub.
3. Open Network properties by clicking Start / Settings Control
Panel and double-clicking "Network and Dial-up connections".
4. Double-click on the "Local Area Connection".
5. Click the "Properties" button.
6. Verify that TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are installed for your network
adapter. If one or both of these protocols are not listed for your
network adapter, please see document CH000470 for steps on
installing a protocol in Microsoft Windows.
7. Once the protocols have been installed under the Network
window verify that File and Print sharing is installed. If this is
missing and you wish to enable file and print sharing on this
computer, click the install button and install File and Print
sharing.
8. Setup the TCP/IP protocol by highlighting the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) protocol for the network adapter and clicking the
"Properties" button.
9. Within the properties, verify that "Obtain IP address
automatically" is selected.
10.Once the network settings have been setup and all network
peripherals are on, reboot the computer.
11.To verify the router has released network values to the computer,
click Start / Run and type "command" and click ok. In the MS-DOS
window type "ipconfig" and press enter. Additional information
about ipconfig can be found on our ipconfig page.

IP
Short for Internet Protocol, IP is an address of a computer or other network
device on a network using IP or TCP/IP . For Example, the number
"166.70.10.23" is an example of such an address. These addresses are similar to
addresses used on houses and help data reach its appropriate destination on a
network.
There are five classes of available IP ranges: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D
and Class E, while only A, B and C are commonly used. Each class allows for a
range of valid IP addresses. Below is a listing of these addresses.
Class Address Range

Supports
Supports 16 million hosts on each of 127
Class A1.0.0.1 to 126.255.255.254
networks.
128.1.0.1 to
Supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000
Class B
191.255.255.254
networks.

192.0.1.1 to
223.255.254.254
Class 224.0.0.0 to
D
239.255.255.255
240.0.0.0 to
Class E
254.255.255.254

Supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million


networks.

Class C

Reserved for multicast groups.


Reserved.

Ranges 127.x.x.x are reserved for loopback tests, for example, 127.0.0.1.
Ranges 255.255.255.255 are used to broadcast to all hosts on the local
network.
All IP addresses are broken down into 4 sets of octets that break down into
binary to represent the actual IP address. The below chart is a basic example of
the basic IP 255.255.255.255.
IP:
Binary
value:
Octet
value:

255.

255.

255.

255.

11111111. 11111111. 11111111. 11111111.


8

If we were to break down the IP "166.70.10.23", which is the IP address of


Computer Hope, you would get the below value.

166.
10100110.
128+32+4+2=166

70.
01000110.
64+4+2=70

10.
00010010.
8+2=10

23
00010111
16+4+2+1=23

There are several IP addresses used or automatically assigned on a network.


For example:

166.70.10.0

0 is the automatically assigned network address.

166.70.10.1

1 is the commonly used address used as the gateway.

166.70.10.2

2 is also a commonly used address used for a gateway.

166.70.10.255

255 is automatically assigned on most networks as the broadcast


address.

Users and/or companies who need to register an IP address or a valid range of

IP addresses must register that IP address through InterNIC.

Additional information about network commands used to determine


network information can be found on document CH000444.

Additional information about how to determine an IP address can be


found on document CH000483.

Help with ping, winipcfg, and other network commands.


ARP
Display or manipulate the arp information on a network device or computer.

Additional information about the MS-DOS arp command can be


found here.

FINGER
The finger command available in UNIX / Linux variants allows a user to find
sometimes personal information about a user. This information can include the
last time the user logged in, when they read their e-mail, etc... If the user
creates a .PLAN or other related file the user can also display additional
information.

UNIX / Linux and variant finger command information can be


found here.

HOSTNAME
The hostname command displays the host name of the Windows XP computer
currently logged into.

Additional information about the MS-DOS hostname command can


be found here.

IPCONFIG
Ipconfig is a MS-DOS utility which can be used from MS-DOS and a MS-DOS shell
to display the network settings currently assigned and given by a network. This
command can be utilized to verify a network connection as well as to verify
your network settings.
Windows 2000 users should use this command to determine network
information.

Additional information about ipconfig can be found here.

PATHPING
Pathping is a MS-DOS utility available for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows
XP users. This utility enables a user to find network latency and network loss.

Additional information about the pathping command can be


found here.

PING
Ping is one of the most commonly used and known commands. Ping allows a
user to ping another network IP address. This can help determine if the
network is able to communicate with the network.

MS-DOS / Windows ping command and information can be found


here.
UNIX / Linux and variant ping command information can be found
here.

NBTSTAT
The nbtstat MS-DOS utility that displays protocol statistics and current TCP/IP
connections using NBT.

MS-DOS / Windows nbtstat command and information can be


found here.

NET
The net command is available in MS-DOS / Windows and is used to set, view
and determine network settings.

MS-DOS / Windows net command and information can be found


here.

NETSTAT
The netstat command is used to display the TCP/IP network protocol statistics
and information.

MS-DOS / Windows netstat command and information and be


found here.
UNIX / Linux netstat command and information and be found
here.

NSLOOKUP
The nslookup MS-DOS utility that enables a user to look up an IP address of a
domain or host on a network.

MS-DOS / Windows nslookup command and information can be


found here.
UNIX / Linux nslookup command and information and be found
here.

ROUTE
The route MS-DOS utility enables computers to view and modify the computer's
route table.

MS-DOS route command information can be found here.

TRACERT / TRACEROUTE
Tracert in MS-DOS / Windows or Traceroute in UNIX / Linux variants is another
commonly used network command to help determine network related issues or
slowdowns. Using this command you can view a listing of how a network packet
travels through the network and were it may fail or slow down. Using this
information you can determine the computer, router, switch or other network
device possibly causing your network issues.

MS-DOS / Windows tracert command and information can be


found here.
UNIX / Linux and variant traceroute command information can be
found here.

WHOIS
The whois command available in UNIX / Linux variants helps allow a user to
identify a domain name. This command provides information about a domain
name much like the WHOIS on network solutions. In some cases the domain
information will be provided from Network Solutions.

UNIX / Linux and variant traceroute command information can be


found here.

WINIPCFG
The winipcfg command available in Windows allows a user to display network
and network adapter information. Here, a user can find such information as an
IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc...

Windows winipcfg command and information can be found here.

NET SYNTAX
NET CONFIG

Displays your current workgroup settings.


NET CONFIG [/YES]
/YES

NET DIAG

Carries out the NET CONFIG command without


first prompting you to provide information or
confirm actions.

Runs the Microsoft Network Diagnostics program to test the


hardware connection between two computers and to display
information about a single computer.
NET DIAGNOSTICS [/NAMES | /STATUS]
/NAMES Specifies a diagnostic server name in order to avoid
conflicts when NET DIAG is used simultaneously by
multiple users. This option works only when the
network uses a NetBIOS protocol.
/STATUS Enables you to specify a computer about which you
want network diagnostics information.

NET HELP

Displays information about NET commands and error


messages.
command /?
NET HELP [suffix]
NET HELP errornum

NET INIT

command Specifies the Microsoft NET command that you


/?
want information about.
suffix
Specifies the second word of the command you
want information about. For example, the suffix
of NET VIEW is VIEW.
errornum Specifies the number of the error message that
you want information about.
Loads protocol and network-adapter drivers without binding
them to Protocol Manager. This command may be required if
you are using a third-party network-adapter driver. You can

then bind the drivers to Protocol Manager by typing NET


START NETBIND.
NET INITIALIZE [/DYNAMIC]
/DYNAMIC

NET LOGOFF

Loads the Protocol Manager dynamically. This is


useful with some third-party networks, such as
Banyan(R) VINES(R), to resolve memory
problems.
Breaks the connection between your computer and the shared
resources to which it is connected.
NET LOGOFF [/YES]
/YES

NET LOGON

Carries out the NET LOGOFF command without first


prompting you to provide information or confirm
actions.

Identifies you as a member of a workgroup.


NET LOGON [user [password | ?]] [/DOMAIN:name] [/YES]
[/SAVEPW:NO]
user

Specifies the name that identifies you in your


workgroup. The name you specify can contain
up to 20 characters.
password
The unique string of characters that authorizes
you to gain access to your password-list file.
The password can contain up to 14 characters.
?
Specifies that you want to be prompted for
your password.
/DOMAIN
Specifies that you want to log on to a Microsoft
Windows NT or LAN Manager domain. name
Specifies the Windows NT or LAN Manager
domain you want to log on to.
/YES
Carries out the NET LOGON command without
first prompting you to provide information or
confirm actions.
/SAVEPW:NO Carries out the NET LOGON command without
prompting you to create a password-list file.
If you would rather be prompted to type your user name and
password instead of specifying them in the NET LOGON
command line, type NET LOGON without options.

NET PASSWORD Changes your logon password.


NET PASSWORD [oldpassword [newpassword]]
NET PASSWORD \\computer | /DOMAIN:name [user
[oldpassword [newpassword]]]
oldpassword Specifies your current password.
newpassword Specifies your new password. It can have as
many as 14 characters.
computer
Specifies the Windows NT or LAN Manager
server on which you want to change your
password.
/DOMAIN
Specifies that you want to change your
password on a Windows NT or LAN Manager
domain.
name Specifies the Windows NT or LAN Manager
domain on which
you want to change your password.
user
Specifies your Windows NT or LAN Manager user
name.
The first syntax line above is for changing the password for
your password-list file. The second syntax line above is for
changing your password on a Windows NT or LAN Manager
server or domain.

NET PRINT

Displays information about print queues and controls print


jobs.
NET PRINT \\computer[\printer] | port [/YES]
NET PRINT \\computer | port [job# [/PAUSE | /RESUME |
/DELETE]] [/YES]
computer
printer
port
job#
/PAUSE

Specifies the name of the computer whose


print queue you want information about.
Specifies the name of the printer you want
information about.
Specifies the name of the parallel (LPT) port on
your computer that is connected to the printer
you want information about.
Specifies the number assigned to a queued
print job. You can specify the below options.
Pauses a print job.

/RESUME
/DELETE
/YES

Restarts a print job that has been paused.


Cancels a print job.
Carries out the NET PRINT command without
first prompting you to provide information or
confirm actions.

When you specify the name of a computer by using the NET


PRINT command, you receive information about the print
queues on each of the shared printers that are connected to
the computer.

NET SEND

NET SEND {name | * | /DOMAIN[:name] | /USERS} message


Sends messages to other users, computers, or messaging
names on the network. The Messenger service must be
running to receive messages.
You can send a message only to an name that is active on the
network. If the message is sent to a username, that user must
be logged on and running the Messenger service to receive
the message.
name

Is the username, computername, or


messaging name to send the message to. If
the name is a computername that contains
blank characters, enclose the alias in
quotation marks (" ").
*
Sends the message to all the names in your
group.
/DOMAIN[:name] Sends the message to all the names in the
workstation domain. If name is specified,
the message is sent to all the names in the
specified domain or workgroup.
/USERS
Sends the message to all users connected to
the server.
message
Is text to be sent as a message.
NET SHARE

NET SHARE sharename

sharename=drive:path

[/USERS:number |
/UNLIMITED]
[/REMARK:"text"]

sharename

{sharename | devicename |
drive:path}
NET START

[/CACHE:Manual |
Automatic | No ]
[/USERS:number |
/UNLIMITED]
[/REMARK:"text"]
[/CACHE:Manual |
Automatic | No ]
/DELETE

Starts services. NOTE: Services cannot be started from a


command prompt within Windows.
NET START [BASIC | NWREDIR | WORKSTATION | NETBIND |
NETBEUI | NWLINK] [/LIST] [/YES] [/VERBOSE]
BASIC
NWREDIR
WORKSTATION
NETBIND
NETBEUI
NWLINK
/LIST
/YES
/VERBOSE

Starts the basic redirector.


Starts the Microsoft Novell(R) compatible
redirector.
Starts the default redirector.
Binds protocols and network-adapter drivers.
Starts the NetBIOS interface.
Starts the IPX/SPX-compatible interface.
Displays a list of the services that are
running.
Carries out the NET START command without
first prompting you to provide information or
confirm actions.
Displays information about device drivers
and services as they are loaded.

To start the workgroup redirector you selected during Setup,


type NET START without options. In general, you don't need
to use any of the options.

NET STOP

Stops services. NOTE: Services cannot be stopped from a


command prompt within Windows.
NET STOP [BASIC | NWREDIR | WORKSTATION | NETBEUI |
NWLINK] [/YES]
NET STOP
BASIC
NWREDIR

Stops the basic redirector.


Stops the basic redirector.
Stops the Microsoft Novell(R) compatible

WORKSTATION
NETBEUI
NWLINK
/YES

redirector.
Stops the default redirector.
Stops the NetBIOS interface.
Stops the IPX/SPX compatible interface.
Carries out the NET STOP command without
first prompting you to provide information or
confirm actions.

To stop the workgroup redirector, type NET STOP without


options. This breaks all your connections to shared resources
and removes the NET commands from your computer's
memory.

NET TIME

Displays the time on or synchronizes your computer's clock


with the shared clock on a Microsoft Windows for
Workgroups, Windows NT, Windows 95, or NetWare time
server.
NET TIME [\\computer | /WORKGROUP:wgname] [/SET]
[/YES]
computer
/WORKGROUP
wgname

/SET
/YES

NET USE

Specifies the name of the computer (time


server) whose time you want to check or
synchronize your computer's clock with.
Specifies that you want to use the clock on
a computer (time server) in another
workgroup.
Specifies the name of the workgroup
containing a computer whose clock you want
to check or synchronize your computer's
clock with. If there are multiple time servers
in that workgroup, NET TIME uses the first
one it finds.
Synchronizes your computer's clock with the
clock on the computer or workgroup you
specify.
Carries out the NET TIME command without
first prompting you to provide information or
confirm actions.

Connects or disconnects your computer from a shared


resource or displays information about your connections.
NET USE [drive: | *] [\\computer\directory [password | ?]]

[/SAVEPW:NO] [/YES] [/NO]


NET USE [port:] [\\computer\printer [password | ?]]
[/SAVEPW:NO] [/YES] [/NO]
NET USE drive: | \\computer\directory /DELETE [/YES]
NET USE port: | \\computer\printer /DELETE [/YES]
NET USE * /DELETE [/YES]
NET USE drive: | * /HOME
drive

NET VER

Specifies the drive letter you assign to a


shared directory.
*
Specifies the next available drive letter. If
used with /DELETE, specifies to disconnect
all of your connections.
port
Specifies the parallel (LPT) port name you
assign to a shared printer.
computer
Specifies the name of the computer sharing
the resource.
directory
Specifies the name of the shared directory.
printer
Specifies the name of the shared printer.
password
Specifies the password for the shared
resource, if any.
?
Specifies that you want to be prompted for
the password of the shared resource. You
don't need to use this option unless the
password is optional.
/SAVEPW:NO
Specifies that the password you type should
not be saved in your password-list file. You
need to retype the password the next time
you connect to this resource.
/YES
Carries out the NET USE command without
first prompting you to provide information or
confirm actions.
/DELETE
Breaks the specified connection to a shared
resource.
/NO
Carries out the NET USE command,
responding with NO automatically when you
are prompted to confirm actions.
/HOME
Makes a connection to your HOME directory
if one is specified in your LAN Manager or
Windows NT user account.
To list all of your connections, type NET USE without options.
Displays the type and version number of the workgroup

redirector you are using.


NET VER

NET VIEW

Displays a list of computers in a specified workgroup or


the shared resources available on a specified computer.
NET VIEW [\\computer] [/YES]
NET VIEW [/WORKGROUP:wgname] [/YES]
computer

Specifies the name of the computer whose


shared resources you want to see listed.
/WORKGROUP Specifies that you want to view the names of
the computers in another workgroup that
share resources.
wgname
Specifies the name of the workgroup whose
computer names you want to view.
/YES
Carries out the NET VIEW command without
first prompting you to provide information or
confirm actions.
To display a list of computers in your workgroup that share
resources, type NET VIEW without options.

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