> Is it possible to obtain the Mac address of a remote host from a ping > response? > > I have a few class c ip blocks that I would like to ping and > then determine > what server responded.
If you are on the same subnet as the remote host, you can ping them and then read your arp cache - arp -a on my Windows box. If you're going across subnets, you have various options. Wmi, nbtstat -a are the two that immediately spring to mind. Paul ***************************************************************** Gloucester Research Limited believes the information provided herein is reliable. While every care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the information is furnished to the recipients with no warranty as to the completeness and accuracy of its contents and on condition that any errors or omissions shall not be made the basis for any claim, demand or cause for action. ***************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Perl-Win32-Users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs
