There is that icmpquery tool you can download. I forget where I saw it
but, it may help you (again providing the don't block ICMP). I believe
it does what Chris had suggested.
eric.
Chris Keladis wrote:
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> At 09:39 AM 10/10/00 +0930, Ben Nagy wrote:
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> > > Yep. I like to keep things simple.
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> >Yeah - I normally use your method, too. ;)
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> Works for me :)
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> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > >From: Hafida Fouta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > >Sent: Monday, October 09, 2000 09:25
> > > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > >Subject: Subnet mask
> > > >
> > > >Dear all,
> > > >I have the IP address of a host and I want to get its subnet mask
> > > >can any one tell me how I can do this?
> > > >
> > > >Thanx in advanc
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> One way would be to send ICMP Mask (type 17) requests, assuming the remote
> TCP/IP implementation allows/supports this and it's not firewalled out
> anywhere, however a firewall was not listed as a criteria to your question,
> Hafida :)
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> Might not allways be practical, however in theory it should work :)
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> Regards,
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> Chris.
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