Using the Mobile Companion Utility
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•Subnet Mask
Subnet MaskSubnet Mask
Subnet Mask - Most TCP/IP networks use subnets in order to effectively
manage routed IP addresses. Having an organization's network divided
into subnets allows it to be connected to the Internet with a single shared
network address.
•Gateway
GatewayGateway
Gateway - The gateway is a device that is used to forward IP packets to
and from a remote destination.
•DNS
DNSDNS
DNS - The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory
service. DNS is used mostly to translate domain names and IP addresses.
It is also used to control Internet email delivery. Most Internet service
requires DNS to operate properly. If DNS is not configured, Web sites
cannot be located and email delivery fails.
•WINS
WINSWINS
WINS - WINS is a Microsoft NetBIOS name server. WINS eliminates the
broadcasts needed to resolve computer names to IP addresses by
providing a cache or database of translations.
•MAC Address
MAC AddressMAC Address
MAC Address - An IEEE 48-bit address the adapter is assigned at the
factory that uniquely identifies the adapter at the physical layer.
•Host Name
Host Name Host Name
Host Name - The Host Name field displays the name of the device
housing the adapter.
Click Renew to update the information displayed within the IP Status
property page.