Contents

The Internet Anywhere Toolkit help topics are:

Introduction Overview of Toolkit About True North Software, Inc. About the Internet Anywhere Product Family	Commands File Menu Save As  Send  Exit Edit Copy  View Menu Toolbar Status Bar Window Menu Ping  Trace Route Finger WhoIs Time Quote of the Day NS Lookup Ping Scan  Name Scan  Port Scan  Service Scan  Echo Plus  Throughput Test  Help Menu Help Topics About Winsock  About Toolkit	Procedures Test a Site Connection Using Ping View a Network Connection Path with Trace Route Search for Information About a Specific User with Finger Search for Administrator Information from a WhoIs Database Synchronize Your System Time with an Internet Time Server View the Quote of the Day from a Quote Server  Perform a Domain Name or IP Address Lookup
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Overview of Toolkit

Internet Anywhere Toolkit is a powerful set of TCP/IP Connection Diagnostics for Windows 95. This package includes Ping, Finger, WhoIs, Trace Route, Time, Name Server Lookup, Ping Scan, Name Scan, Port Scan, Service Scan and more in one comprehensive tabbed desktop for easy access. With these tools you will be able to perform numerous advanced tasks and tests with your Internet and Intranet connections.

The TCP/IP utilities included in the Toolkit allow anyone to periodically check the status of Internet hosts (servers) and the users on those hosts.

System Requirements

IBM compatible PC, minimum 486 processor

Minimum 8 MB RAM and 5 MB free disk space

Windows 95

TCP/IP connection


About True North Software, Inc.

True North Software, Inc. develops, markets, and supports world-class software products and services which enhance computing on desktops PCs, corporate Intranets, and the Internet.

Corporate Products

True North Software is dedicated to delivering powerful software solutions to the Windows 95/NT and Macintosh markets, for a broad range of customers. We specialize in the Internet/Intranet, and utilize the latest software development technologies.

Professional Services

True North Software offers a variety of professional services to ensure the success of the Internet and Intranet deployment. Services include site planning and development, networking solutions, and customized development services.

We offer custom solutions for end users, businesses, and Internet service providers.

Please come and visit us on the Web at http://www.tnsoft.com


About the Internet Anywhere Product Family

At True North Software, we create client and server application software that makes your Internet/Intranet experiences more enjoyable and productive. Out Internet Anywhere product family offers Internet connectivity and management solutions.

All our products can be purchased as stand-a-lone applications or part of several integrated suites.

We offer solutions for end users, a broad range of businesses, and various custom solutions for Internet service providers.

Please come and visit us on the Web at http://www.tnsoft.com


Test a Site Connection Using Ping

Your Internet connections may be tested using the Ping tool. It sends and retrieves packets of information to and from a remote host, and uses time and transmission statistics to let you know if you have a successful connection and how fast the connection is running.

To test a site using Ping:

1.	If you are not currently connected to the Internet, establish the connection first by dialing into your Internet service provider.

2.	Select the Ping tab from the Toolkit window. The Ping dialog area appears.

3.	Type in the domain name or IP address of the server you wish to test.

4.	Click on the Go button.

The area at the bottom of the Ping dialog area displays information about the connection—the host name, its IP address, and the speed at which the connection operates. When you want to stop the test, click on the Stop button.


View a Network Connection Path with Trace Route

Trace Route shows you the route your connection takes. When you connect to a host it is almost never a direct connection. Most of the time you will pass through several different hosts before you arrive at your destination. Trace Route will show you all the hosts along the way.

To view a connection path:

1.	If you are not currently connected to the Internet, establish the connection first by dialing into your Internet service provider.

2.	Select the Trace Route tab from the Toolkit window. The Trace Route dialog area appears.

3.	Type in the domain name or IP address of the destination host.

4.	Click on the Go button.

The area at the bottom of the Trace Route dialog area displays information about each host involved in the connection—the host name, its IP address, and the speed at which the connection between your system and host operates. Trace Route stops when the entire network path between your system and the destination host is displayed.


Search for Information About a Specific User with Finger

Finger identifies individual users on the Internet. You use Finger to search for specific users on a remote machine. It can tell you the names of the users currently logged in, or give you information on a specific user.

If the Finger tool finds the remote user on the remote site, it displays user information such as:

•	the user’s username on the remote site

•	the user’s full name

•	the amount of time the user has been logged on to the remote site

•	whether the user has unread electronic mail messages, and if so, the time at which the user last read his/her mail

•	the contents of any plan or project files the user has created

To identify an Internet user using Finger:

1.	If you are not currently connected to the Internet, establish the connection first by dialing into your Internet service provider.

2.	Select the Finger tab from the Toolkit window. The Finger dialog area appears.

3.	Type in the domain name or IP address of the host onto which the user is logged.

4.	Type in the username of the user you are looking for.

5.	Click on the Go button.

The area at the bottom of the Finger dialog area displays information about the user. The output should appear similar to the following example:

Login name:  henry	In real life:  Henry Higgins
Directory:  /u/henry	Shell:  /usr/bin/sh
On since Apr 3 9:00:00 on tty1 from terminal:0.0
Mail last read Mon Apr 3 11:01:07 1995
Plan:  Graduate with M.Ed in 1998
Project:  Writing dissertation on the social implications of the Internet.


Search for Administrator Information from a WhoIs Database

Use the WhoIs command to find administrative contacts from a Whois database. Whois databases (there are only few servers that have large Whois databases on the net) hold contact information for those people who are in charge of administering an area or domain of the Internet. This helps you contact the appropriate person to inform them of problems with a computer system or connection.

To search for a user with WhoIs:

1.	If you are not currently connected to the Internet, establish the connection first by dialing into your Internet service provider.

2.	Select the WhoIs tab from the Toolkit window. The WhoIs dialog area appears.

3.	Type in the domain name or IP address of the host onto which the user is logged (optional).

4.	Type in the username of the user you are looking for.

5.	Select a Whois server from the drop down list, or type in one that you know.

6.	Click on the Go button.

Once the WhoIs tool finds the remote user in the Whois database, it displays user information such as the user’s full name, e-mail address, and phone number.


Synchronize Your System Time with an Internet Time Server

Time lets you set your system time. Use the Time command to compare your system time to that of a Time server. This enables you to synchronize your system time with a time server, which proves especially useful when comparing files based on their timestamp.

To synchronize your system time with a Time server:

1.	If you are not currently connected to the Internet, establish the connection first by dialing into your Internet service provider.

2.	Select the Time tab from the Toolkit window. The Time dialog area appears.

3.	Select a Time server from the drop-down list, or type in one that you know.

4.	Click on the Set System Time check box.

5.	Select a Time Protocol.

6.	Click on the Go button.

Once the Time tool finds a Time server, it calculates the difference between the server’s time and your system’s time setting.


View the Quote of the Day from a Quote Server

Use the Quote of the Day command to retrieve the Quote of the Day from a Quote server. Quote servers hold quotes for those people who like a little humor in their day.

To view the Quote of the Day:

1.	If you are not currently connected to the Internet, establish the connection first by dialing into your Internet service provider.

2.	Select the Quote of the Day tab from the Toolkit window. The Quote of the Day dialog area appears.

3.	Type in the domain name or IP address of a Quote server.

4.	Click on the Go button.

Once the Quote of the Day tool finds the Quote of the Day on a Quote server, it displays it for you.


Perform a Domain Name or IP Address Lookup

Use the Host Lookup command to find a particular domain or IP address. You can then use this information as an alternate method of accessing the host (e.g., in case the Domain Name Server or DNS is down).

To search for a domain or IP address with Host Lookup:

1.	If you are not currently connected to the Internet, establish the connection first by dialing into your Internet service provider.

2.	Select the Host Lookup tab from the Toolkit window. The Host Lookup dialog area appears.

3.	Type in the name or address of the host you wish to find.

4.	Click on the Go button.

Once the Host Lookup tool finds the domain or IP address, it displays the domain name or IP address, as well as the official name of the host, and any aliases it may have.


Ping

Sends and retrieves information to and from a remote host.

Use the Ping command to test a site.

The Ping command uses time and transmission statistics to let you know if you have a successful connection and how fast the connection is running.

Timeout - timeout refers to the amount of time Ping will wait for a response from the host when trying to establish a connection. The Timeout value should be less than the Delay value.

Delay - delay specifies the amount of time Ping will wait before sending out the next pulse or ping when trying to establish a connection.

Packet - packet size refers to the amount of data (in bytes) that Ping will send to the host when trying to establish a connection.
Sometimes small packets of data can be sent to the server while larger packets of data will fail. Change this value to find out if the connection you are testing is having trouble sending large data values.

Max: the maximum amount of time it took for a packet to reach the remote host and be sent back. This is measured in ms.

Min: the minimum amount of time it took for a packet to reach the remote host and be sent back. This is measured in ms.

Avg: the average amount of time it took for all of the packets to reach the remote host and be sent back. This is measured in ms and does not include any lost packets.

Loss: a percentage value representing the number of lost packets divided by the total number of packets sent.

Lost: the number of individual packets that were sent to the remote host but were never sent back.


Trace Route

Shows the route your connection takes.

Use the Trace Route command to view a connection path.

When you connect to a host it is almost never a direct connection. Most of the time you will pass through several different hosts before you arrive at your destination. The Trace Route command will show you all the hosts along the way.

Timeout - the amount of time Trace Route will wait for a response from a host when trying to view a connection path.

Maximum Hops - the number of individual servers that Trace Route will try to connect to on its way to finding the server you requested.


Finger

Identifies individual users on the Internet.

Use the Finger command to search for specific users on a remote machine.

The Finger command can tell you the names of the users currently logged in, or give you information on a specific user.


WhoIs

Searches for a user from a Whois database.

Use the WhoIs command to find administrative contacts from a Whois database.

The WhoIs command finds the remote user in the Whois database, and displays user information such as full name, e-mail address, and phone number. This helps you contact the appropriate person to inform them of problems with a computer system or connection.


Time

Sets your system time.

Use the Time command to compare your system time to that of a Time server. This enables you to synchronize your system time with a time server.

Once the Time tool finds the Time server, it calculates the difference between the server’s time and your system’s time setting and displays the difference for you.

Protocols

These protocols are provided for compatibility reasons. You should use the protocol that is supported by the time server you are connecting to:

SNTP - Simple Network Time Protocol

Time (UDP) - Unreliable Datagram Protocol

Time (TCP) - Transmission Control Protocol


Quote of the Day

Retrieves the Quote of the Day from a Quote server.

Use the Quote of the Day command to view the Quote of the Day from a Quote server.

If the Quote of the Day tool finds the Quote of the Day on the Quote server, it displays it for you.


Host Lookup
NS Lookup

Finds a domain or IP address. Alternatively, you can also retrieve the Domain Server

Resource Records for a domain or IP address.

Use the NS Lookup "Use Winsock GetHostByX function" command to search for a particular domain or IP address.

Once the NS Lookup tool finds the domain or IP address, it displays the domain name or IP address, as well as the official name of the host, and any aliases it may have.

To retrieve the Domain Name Server records, use on of the following commands:

•	A - Host Address

•	NS - Name Server

•	MD - Mail Destination ( Obsolete )

•	MF - Mail Forwarder ( Obsolete )

•	CNAME - Canonical Name

•	SOA - Start of Zone Authority

•	MB - Mailbox Domain Name (EXPERIMENTAL)

•	MG - Mail Group Member (EXPERIMENTAL)

•	MR - Mail Rename Domain Name (EXPERIMENTAL)

•	NULL - Null RR (EXPERIMENTAL)

•	WKS - Well Known Service Description

•	PTR - Domain Name Pointer

•	HINFO - Host Information

•	MINFO - Mailbox or Mail List Information

•	MX - Mail Exchange

•	TXT - Text Strings

•	AXFR - A request for a transfer of an entire zone

•	MAILB - Mailbox-related records (MB, MG or MR)

•	MAILA - Mail Agent RRs (Obsolete - see MX)

•	ALL - All Records


Exit

Exits Toolkit.

Use the Exit command to shut down Toolkit.


Toolbar

Displays the toolbar in the Toolkit window.

Use the Toolbar command to display or hide the Toolkit toolbar.

When you select this command, a check mark appears beside it in the View menu.


Status Bar

Displays the status bar in the Toolkit window.

Use the Status Bar command to display or hide the Toolkit status bar.

When you select this command, a check mark appears beside it in the View menu.


Help Topics
Help Topics…

Displays the topic list of the Toolkit online help system.

Use the Help Topics command to invoke Toolkit’s online Help.  The online help window appears with the main list of topics.  From this point you can reference help information on any part of Toolkit, by clicking on the text or using the buttons at the top of the help window.

Once you are in the help system, you can return to the main topic list using the Help Topics button at the top of the help window.


About Toolkit

Displays information about Toolkit.

Use the About Toolkit command to view information about the product.

When you select the About Toolkit command, the About dialog box appears. To close the dialog box, simply click on the OK button.


Copy

Copies the currently active tool's results into the Window's clipboard.

You can then use this information in another application.


Ping Scan

Will send and retrieve a test packet of information to and from a range of remote hosts.

Use the Ping command to test connections to a number of computers on a local network or to a number of Internet sites.

The Ping command uses time and transmission statistics to let you know if you have a successful connection and how fast the connection is running.

Timeout - timeout refers to the amount of time Ping will wait for a response from the host when trying to establish a connection. The Timeout value should be less than the Delay value.

Host Name Lookup - find the Host name tested IP address.

Max: the maximum amount of time it took for a packet to reach the remote host and be sent back. This is measured in ms.

Min: the minimum amount of time it took for a packet to reach the remote host and be sent back. This is measured in ms.

Avg: the average amount of time it took for all of the packets to reach the remote

Loss: the percentage of test packets lost trying to reach the remote site

Lost: the actual number of test packets lost


Name Scan

Will find the domain names for a range of IP addresses.

You can use the Name Scan command to search for the domain names for a range of IP address.

Once theName Scan tool finds the domain, it displays the domain name and IP address.


Port Scan

Will test a domain or IP address for a range of services.

This tool can be used to locate various Internet services available on the target machine.


Service Scan

Will check a range of domains or IP Addresses for a specific service port.

This could be used to discover a Web server or other service.


Save As

Allows you to save the currently active tool's results into a text file.

You can then use this information in another application.


Send

Send the currently active tool's results via email to a friend using a MAPI compliant mail program.

You're friend can then see the results of the neat tool you have.


Echo Plus

The Echo Plus tool allows you to send data to different TCP/IP services.

Echo, Character Generator and Daytime are supported. You can also choose the TCP/IP

Service port to send the data too.

•	Echo Service - Sends back the originating source any data it receives

•	Character Generator Service - A character generator service simply sends data without regard to the input.

•	Daytime Service - A daytime service simply sends the current date and time as a character string without regard to the input.

•	Port Test - Allows you to send a character string to a TCP/IP service port.


Throughput Test

Throughput Test allows you to test the transfer speed to download a Web page or file. Both http:// and ftp:// URL's are supported for testing.


About Winsock

Displays information about the Windows sockette library loaded on your computer system.