Which of the following commands can you use to verify the IP configuration of a Microsoft
Windows 98 workstation?
A.
ping
B.
arp -a
C.
ipconfig /all
D.
winipcfg /all
Explanation:
Winipcfg /all is the Windows 98 version of ipconfig /all and displays the IP configuration and MAC
address for the local Windows 98 workstation.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Ping is used to test connectivity between two hosts using the IP address of the remote hosts. If
the remote host’s IP address is in conflict with another host, ping will return an error.
B: Thearp utility is useful for resolving duplicate IP addresses. The arp -a command displays the
local ARP table which lists the IP address to MAC address mappings.
C: ipconfig /all displays the IP configuration and MAC address for the local Windows 2000 or
Windows XP workstation, not he Windows 98 workstation.References:David Groth and Toby
Skandier, Network+ Study Guide (4th Edition), Sybex, Alameda CA, 2005, pp. 186-188, 194.