Tcping.exe - ping over a tcp connection. Description: tcping.exe is a small console application that operates similarly to 'ping', however it works over a tcp port.
Not a terribly interesting concept, but I had trouble finding a windows utility to do this that I was happy with. There are now several different implementions of this floating around, written independently by different people. There are many like it, but this one is mine. Update: tcping now also speaks http. →Download Here← Language: C++ - Makefile included for Visual Studio License: The code for this program is available under the GPL.This utility includes public domain code from The Winsock Programmer's FAQ, which you may also be interested in. Usage: NAME tcping - simulate "ping" over tcp by establishing a connection to network hosts.
Download Current Version (0.23): tcping.exe, win32 console applicationtcping.exe, win32 console application, zippedsource + Makefile for tcping.exe, zipped. Update: Feb 28 2007. More troubleshooting with Microsoft USB View and other USB utilities. Greg Shultz takes a closer look at USB troubleshooting and answers questions raised by readers.
Very soon after my recent blog post, "Map and Troubleshoot Your USB Ports with Microsoft USB View," was published, the associated discussion took off with all sorts of comments, concerns, questions, and suggestions for additional USB utilities, as well as a couple of wiseacre remarks. While I posted answers and suggestions in the discussion area, I found myself wanting to write more than just a brief comment. I thought that with so much interest in the topic, I would write a follow-up article and expand on my answers, share additional information, and clear up any potential confusion.
Oh, and before I get started, I'm not joking. ;-) USB View 64-bit support Some of you expressed concern about Microsoft USB View working in the 64-bit versions of Windows 7. In fact, according to Microsoft's 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions: And Device Manager. 10 tools TR members consider essential. We recently asked the question "What's the one tool you can't live without?
" Here's a roundup of some of your responses -- which took an interesting turn. Several weeks ago, I asked TechRepublic members to tell me which tool they rely on the most in their work. Between the responses in the discussion thread and the ones sent to me directly, there were a great many from which to choose. Further, although I had originally intended to focus solely on software tools, a number of really good non-software responses came in as well. So without further fanfare, here are the 10 "best tools" I've picked from the entries, along with some thoughts on each one. 1: The simple NAT router -- the hardware kind When you really think about it, the rise of the simple home router that provides routing, wireless access, DHCP services, an Ethernet switch, DNS services, and much more has enabled a whole slew of other things at home. How many of you don't have a router in your home? Connectivity testing with Ping, Telnet, Tracert and PathPing:
Connectivity testing with Ping, Telnet, Tracert and PathPing: All of the following command line tools are accessed from the command prompt.
You can open a command prompt window by selecting Start | All Programs | Accessories | Command Prompt. You can also open the command prompt window by selecting Start | Run - and then entering CMD.EXE into the dialog box and pressing the Enter key or the OK button. Each tool in this KB is given only a very basic overview and usage description. We would suggest that you research each of these in more detail to learn about advanced usage. The ping command is a very simple connectivity testing tool. The ping command waits for each packet sent and prints the number of packets transmitted and received. Usage: In a command prompt window, enter Ping followed by the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) or IP address of the server you want to test. Network Monitoring Tools. Synergy. Focus on the User. Wi-Fi Software Tools. A wide variety of Wi-Fi software tools are available.
These tools for Wi-Fi perform functions such as: Wireless network discoveryWireless network mappingWireless network traffic analysisWireless network RF signal strength monitoringWireless network encryption crackingWireless network custom frame generationDictionary or brute force attacks against wireless networksDenial of Service (DoS) attacks against wireless networks These Wi-Fi software tools are available for a variety of platforms: Wi-Fi Software Tools for Multiple Platforms Aircrack-ng Aircrack-ng is a WEP and WPA-PSK key cracking program used on 802.11 networks.
Aircrack-ng has the following advantages over the original Aircrack release: Wi-Fi Software Tools for Windows KNSGEM II is a program that takes the survey logs that NetStumbler, Kismet, or WiFiHopper produces and compiles the data with data google earth to provide colorized 3D coverage maps. NetStumbler OmniPeek OmniPeek features include the ability to: Stumbverter WiFi Hopper.