When defining Application Entities, you will need the host name (or IP address), and port number of your machine and any remote machines you will connect to, in addition to other information. This section provides information on how to retrieve this information.
Determining the IP Address
Determine the IP address of your machine as follows:
- Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open a DOS window.
- At the prompt, type ipconfig. This returns the IP address of the local machine.
Determining TPC/IP Port Numbers
Use the information in the following section to determine available TCP/IP ports.
- Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open a DOS window.
- At the prompt, type netstat -a. View the results to determine port availability and status.