Lab 1.1.

6 PC Network TCP/IP Configuration

Objective
 Identify tools used to discover a computer network configuration with various
operating systems.
 Gather information including connection, host name, Layer 2 MAC address
and Layer 3 TCP/IP network address information.
 Compare network information to other PCs on the network.

Background
This lab assumes the use of any version of Windows. This is a non-destructive lab
and can be done on any machine without concern of changing the system
configuration.
Ideally, this lab is performed in a classroom or other LAN environment that connects
to the Internet. This lab can be done from a single remote connection via a modem
or DSL-type connection. The instructor will furnish IP addresses.
In the following instructions the lab runs twice. The two runs reflect the operating
system differences between the Windows 95/98/ME systems and Windows
NT/2000/XP systems. Students should perform the lab on both types of systems if
possible.
Note: All users complete Step 1

Step 1 Connect into the Internet

Establish and verify connectivity to the Internet. This ensures the computer has an IP
address.
Note: Windows 95/98/Me users complete Steps 2 through 6.

Step 2 Gather basic TCP/IP configuration information

Using the taskbar, choose Start then Run. The following box will appear. Type
winipcfg and press the Enter key. Winipcfg spelling is critical while case is
not. It is short for Windows IP Configuration.

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 This first screen shows the Adapter Address, or MAC address of the computer. The
first screen also shows IP Address, Subnet Mask, and the Default Gateway. The
following graphic shows the basic IP Configuration screen. Select the correct
adapter if more than one is listed.

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 The IP address and the default gateway should be in the same network or subnet.
Otherwise, this host would not be able to communicate outside the network. In the
previous figure the subnet mask tells us that the first three octets must be the same
to be in the same network. IP addressing will be discussed in Module 9.
Note: If this computer is on a LAN, the default gateway might not be seen if it
is running behind a Proxy Server. Record the following information for this
computer:
IP address: 10.140.129.128
Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
Default Gateway: 10.140.128.5

Step 3 Compare the TCP/IP configuration

If this computer is on a LAN, compare the information on several machines.
Are there any similarities? No! There is no similarities.
What is similar about the IP addresses? 10.140
What is similar about the default gateways? Yes! It is similar (10.140.128.5)
What
is similar about the MAC addresses? No! the MAC Address is not similar
The IP addresses should share the same network portion. All machines in the LAN
should share the
same default gateway. While not a requirement, most LAN administrators try to
standardize components like NICs. Therefore, all machines may share the first three
Hex pairs in the adapter address. These three pairs identify the manufacturer of the
adapter.
Record a couple of the IP Addresses
 192.168.1.34
 10.140.128.173
Step 4 Verity selection of network adapter
The adapter model of this computer should be displayed in the box at the top of the
screen. Use the drop-down arrow in that box to see if there are any other
configurations for this adapter, such as PPP. This could be true for a modem if this
computer connects to the Internet with a dial-up account. On a server, it is possible
to find another NIC or a machine with both a NIC and a modem. The following
figure shows an AOL modem IP configuration screen. Notice that there is no IP
address in the figure. This is what a home system could look like if the user did not
log on to the Internet connection.
 Be sure to return to the adapter that displays the NIC or modem data with an IP
address

Step 5 Check additional TCP/IP configuration information

Click on the More Info >> button. The next figure shows the detailed IP

Configuration screen.

The More Info button displays the Host Name, which includes the computer name
and NetBIOS name. It also displays the DHCP server address, if used, and the date
the IP lease starts and ends. Look over the remaining information. Entries for DNS
and WINS servers may also be displayed.
These entries are used in name resolution.
Write down the IP addresses of any servers listed: 10.140.129.128
 Write down the computer Host Name: Amna Mukhtar
Write down the Host Names of a couple of other computers:
Do all of the servers and workstations share the same network portion of the
IP address as the student workstation?
Note: It would not be unusual for some or all of the servers and workstations to
be in another network. It means that the default gateway of this computer is going
to forward requests to the other network.

Step 6 Close the screen when finished examining network settings

Repeat the previous steps as necessary to make sure that there are no problems in
returning to, and interpreting, this screen.
Note: Windows NT/2000/XP users complete Steps 7 through 11.

Step 7 Gather TCP/IP configuration information

Use the Start menu to open the Command Prompt, an MS-DOS-like window. Press
Start >
Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt or Start > Programs > Command
Prompt.
The following figure shows the Command screen. Type ipconfig and press the
Enter key. The spelling of ipconfig is critical while case is not. It is short for IP
Configuration.

This first screen shows the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. The IP
address and the default gateway should be in the same network or subnet,
otherwise this host would not be able to communicate outside the network. In the
figure the subnet mask tells us that the first three octets must be the same to be in
the same network.
Note: If this computer is on a LAN, the default gateway might not be seen if it
is running behind a Proxy Server. Record the following information for this
computer.
Step 8 Record the following TCP/IP information for this computer
IP address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Step 9 Compare the TCP/IP configuration of this computer to others on the LAN
If this computer is on a LAN, compare the information of several machines.
Are there any similarities?
What is similar about the IP addresses?
What is similar about the default gateways?
The IP addresses should share the same network portion. All machines in the LAN
should share the
same default gateway.
Record a couple of the IP Addresses:

Step 10 Check additional TCP/IP configuration information

To see detailed information, type ipconfig /all and press Enter. The figure
shows the detailed IP configuration screen.

The host name, including the computer name and NetBIOS name should be
displayed. Also, the DHCP server address, if used, and the date the IP lease starts
and ends should be displayed. Look over the information. Entries for the DNS,
used in name resolution servers, may also be present.
The previous figure reveals that the router is performing both DHCP and DNS
services for this network. This would likely be a small office or home office (SOHO)
or small branch office implementation.
Notice the Physical Address (MAC) and the NIC model (Description).
In the LAN, what similarities about the Physical (MAC) Addresses are seen?
While not a requirement, most LAN administrators try to standardize components
like NICs. Therefore, it would not be surprising to find all machines share the first
three Hex pairs in the adapter address. These three pairs identify the manufacturer
of the adapter.
Write down the IP addresses of any servers listed:
 Write down the computer Host Name:

Write down the Host Names of a couple other computers:

Do all of the servers and workstations share the same network portion of the
IP address as the student workstation?
It would not be unusual for some or all of the servers and workstations to be in
another network. It means that the computer default gateway is going to forward
requests to the other network.

Step 11 Close the screen

Close the screen when finished examining network settings.
Repeat the previous steps as necessary. Make sure that it is possible to return to
and interpret this screen.

Reflection
Based on observations, what can be deduced about the following results taken from
three computers connected to one switch?
Computer 1
IP Address: 192.168.12.113
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.12.1
Computer 2
IP Address: 192.168.12.205
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.12.1
Computer 3
IP Address: 192.168.112.97
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.12.1
Should they be able to talk to each other? Are they all on the same network?
Why or why not? If something is wrong, what is most likely the problem?