Managing Ports and Connections in DOS: A Quick Guide

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This discussion focuses on managing ports and connections in DOS, specifically for Windows XP. Users can utilize the command netstat -a to view established connections on their PC. To manage ports, a firewall such as ZoneAlarm is recommended for opening and closing ports. Additionally, the command net USERS can be used to check the user IDs of individuals logged into the computer.

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  • Basic understanding of Windows XP operating system
  • Familiarity with DOS command line interface
  • Knowledge of firewall software, specifically ZoneAlarm
  • Understanding of network connections and port management
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  • Research how to configure ZoneAlarm for port management
  • Learn advanced DOS commands for network diagnostics
  • Explore the use of netstat for monitoring network activity
  • Investigate user management commands in Windows XP
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This discussion is beneficial for network administrators, IT professionals, and anyone managing connections and ports on Windows XP systems.

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1. how do i turn on/off a port? in m using win xp

2. how do i see the connect been established with my pc using DOS?

many thanks
 
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Use a firewall like zone alarm to open/close ports

I don't know the command you would use to tell who's logged into your computer from dos. I know in linux I can do "who".
 
try using net USERS in ur Command prompt window to see the Ids of ppl who have logged on to ut computer
 
expscv said:
1. how do i turn on/off a port? in m using win xp

2. how do i see the connect been established with my pc using DOS?

many thanks
ni hao,
netstat -a[/color] can help you, my friend...lol...
 
Great Thanks vance , that’s just wat I need
 

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