TCP/IP Configuration Can be accessed in Windows 9X and Me by going to Start> Run and type in ‘winipcfg’ in the open dialogbox. This utility lets you view all your current TCp/IP settings in single plcae . By clicking on More info, additional information regarding the network can be viewed .
If the IP address was dynamically allocated by DHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, then you can use the release and Renew buttons to manage your allocated IP address .

Adapter address

This is a hexadecimal address, also called the MAC address, unique to every network adapter .It is hard coded into the card by manufacturer, and consists of six 8-bit numbers . However, remember that modems do not have address – this is restricted to network adapters . The number for a modem or dial up adapter is set to meaningless default number .

IP address :

This is the current IP networking address . Depending on wether the DHCP is used , this may be static or dynamically allocated .The static value is entered in TCP/IP network configuration menu .

Subnet mask :

This is used to mask a portion of the IP address to determine the subnet where the computer is located- within the internal network. All computer running TCP/IP must have the Subnet mask defined .

Default Gateway

this is the IP address of the computer that provides the connection to remote network . The gateway computer is the computer that TCP/IP will use to communicate and route data destined for the computers on remote networks .

DHCP server :

This entry indicates the IP address of the DHCP server . The DHCP server, when present , will dynamically assign an IP address to the machine upon the connecting to the network . Clicking on the Release button will release the IP address , and renew buttin requests a new IP address from the DHCP server.

It was at Barcelona last year that instant messaging (IM) was introduced. A lot of work went into enhancing the concept and ensuring interoperability between networks across the world. India became the first country where IM service was launched for the time ever. The announcements for the same were made in January this year. As a part of GSMA’s worldwide personal IM campaign where in the GSMA has developed a framework to maximize interoperability and reliability, operators from countries like Spain and Italy would be launching services that would allow users to exchange Ims across networks. Interestingly, the upcoming services claim to allow users to exchange Ims to be transferred as text messages. Others like T-Mobile and Orange also disclosed their plans to launch IM services for their subscribers in Germany, France and the UK.
At the event, mobile advertising was equally talked about as IM. With more eyeballs turning to cell phones mobile operators, advertisers and content providers realize the significance of the small screen as a significant medium of advertising. With such a potential, it is important to have standardization and a code of conduct for this upcoming industry. The GSMA recently set up a Mobile Advertising Forum to address these issues. The 3GSM World Congress was a great platform where operators from across the world came together and discussed their plans and path for mobile advertising.

1 .To Start Sharing your data , right click on any folder or drive choose Sharing . You can also share printers and peripherals of other computer , and play network games .

2 . To Change IP Address in Windows Vista , Press Start -> Connect To -> View network computers and devices – > Network and Sharing Center . Select Manage Network Connections, press properties button under Local Area Connection . Select Internet Protocol Version 4 and press Properties Button . The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears .

3 . You don’t need a hub , switch or router with crossover cables if you want to connect just two computer . For more , you need Straight -through cables and hub, switch or router .

4 . You can Connect two desktop or a laptop , having the same or different operating systems installed .

5 . Ping is the simplest way to verify connectivity . Open command Prompt and type “ping(IP address of the Computer]”