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Rwh: /* IPv6 Address Tools */

2012-09-12T10:41:26Z

IPv6 Address Tools

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	In this use case, the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget will be demonstrated. The '''p5p1''' network interface label to the right of the "'''NST IP Address'''" on the '''NST Start Page''' was first ''clicked'' on. This popped up the '''NIC Adapter''' widget for the '''p5p1''' network interface. The IPv6 Address: "'''fe80::e269:95ff:feb1:6ebf'''" located on the '''NIC Adapter''' widget top banner was then ''clicked'' on. This revealed the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget.		In this use case, the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget will be demonstrated. The '''p5p1''' network interface label to the right of the "'''NST IP Address'''" on the '''NST Start Page''' was first ''clicked'' on. This popped up the '''NIC Adapter''' widget for the '''p5p1''' network interface. The IPv6 Address: "'''fe80::e269:95ff:feb1:6ebf'''" located on the '''NIC Adapter''' widget top banner was then ''clicked'' on. This revealed the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget.

	Firstly, the [http://www.deepspace6.net/projects/ipv6calc.html '''ipv6calc'''] utility (Menu: ''Information'' => ''IPv6Calc'') was used to show information about the '''IPv6''' address. Secondly, the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ '''alive6'''] network utility (Menu: ''Scan'' => ''Alive6'') was used to show all active and responding '''IPv6''' addresses on the network segment for the selected interface: '''p5p1'''. The '''Capture''' menu entries are also shown below with the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ "'''Detect Sniffer6'''"] tool ''highlighted''.		Firstly, the [http://www.deepspace6.net/projects/ipv6calc.html '''ipv6calc'''] utility (Menu: ''Information'' => ''IPv6Calc'') was used to show information about the '''IPv6''' address. Secondly, the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ '''alive6'''] network utility (Menu: ''Scan'' => ''Alive6'') was used to show all active and responding '''IPv6''' addresses on the network segment for the selected interface: '''p5p1'''. The '''Capture''' menu entries are also shown below with the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ '''Detect Sniffer6'''] tool ''highlighted''.

	One can also bring up the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''IPv6 Address'').		One can also bring up the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''IPv6 Address'').

Rwh: /* IPv6 Address Tools */

2012-09-12T10:41:12Z

IPv6 Address Tools

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	In this use case, the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget will be demonstrated. The '''p5p1''' network interface label to the right of the "'''NST IP Address'''" on the '''NST Start Page''' was first ''clicked'' on. This popped up the '''NIC Adapter''' widget for the '''p5p1''' network interface. The IPv6 Address: "'''fe80::e269:95ff:feb1:6ebf'''" located on the '''NIC Adapter''' widget top banner was then ''clicked'' on. This revealed the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget.		In this use case, the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget will be demonstrated. The '''p5p1''' network interface label to the right of the "'''NST IP Address'''" on the '''NST Start Page''' was first ''clicked'' on. This popped up the '''NIC Adapter''' widget for the '''p5p1''' network interface. The IPv6 Address: "'''fe80::e269:95ff:feb1:6ebf'''" located on the '''NIC Adapter''' widget top banner was then ''clicked'' on. This revealed the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget.

	Firstly, the [http://www.deepspace6.net/projects/ipv6calc.html '''ipv6calc'''] utility (Menu: ''Information'' => ''IPv6Calc'') was used to show information about the '''IPv6''' address. Secondly, the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ '''alive6'''] network utility (Menu: ''Scan'' => ''Alive6'') was used to show all active and responding '''IPv6''' addresses on the network segment for the selected interface: '''p5p1'''. The '''Capture''' menu entries are also shown below with the "'''Detect Sniffer6'''" tool ''highlighted''.		Firstly, the [http://www.deepspace6.net/projects/ipv6calc.html '''ipv6calc'''] utility (Menu: ''Information'' => ''IPv6Calc'') was used to show information about the '''IPv6''' address. Secondly, the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ '''alive6'''] network utility (Menu: ''Scan'' => ''Alive6'') was used to show all active and responding '''IPv6''' addresses on the network segment for the selected interface: '''p5p1'''. The '''Capture''' menu entries are also shown below with the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ "'''Detect Sniffer6'''"] tool ''highlighted''.

	One can also bring up the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''IPv6 Address'').		One can also bring up the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''IPv6 Address'').

Rwh: /* IPv6 Address Tools */

2012-09-12T10:39:52Z

IPv6 Address Tools

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	In this use case, the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget will be demonstrated. The '''p5p1''' network interface label to the right of the "'''NST IP Address'''" on the '''NST Start Page''' was first ''clicked'' on. This popped up the '''NIC Adapter''' widget for the '''p5p1''' network interface. The IPv6 Address: "'''fe80::e269:95ff:feb1:6ebf'''" located on the '''NIC Adapter''' widget top banner was then ''clicked'' on. This revealed the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget.		In this use case, the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget will be demonstrated. The '''p5p1''' network interface label to the right of the "'''NST IP Address'''" on the '''NST Start Page''' was first ''clicked'' on. This popped up the '''NIC Adapter''' widget for the '''p5p1''' network interface. The IPv6 Address: "'''fe80::e269:95ff:feb1:6ebf'''" located on the '''NIC Adapter''' widget top banner was then ''clicked'' on. This revealed the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget.

	Firstly, the [http://www.deepspace6.net/projects/ipv6calc.html '''ipv6calc'''] utility (Menu: ''Information'' => ''IPv6Calc'') was used to show information about the '''IPv6''' address. Secondly, the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ '''alive6'''] network utility (Menu: ''Scan'' => ''Alive6'') was used to show all active and responding '''IPv6''' addresses on the network segment for the selected interface: '''p5p1'''.		Firstly, the [http://www.deepspace6.net/projects/ipv6calc.html '''ipv6calc'''] utility (Menu: ''Information'' => ''IPv6Calc'') was used to show information about the '''IPv6''' address. Secondly, the [http://thc.org/thc-ipv6/ '''alive6'''] network utility (Menu: ''Scan'' => ''Alive6'') was used to show all active and responding '''IPv6''' addresses on the network segment for the selected interface: '''p5p1'''. The '''Capture''' menu entries are also shown below with the "'''Detect Sniffer6'''" tool ''highlighted''.

	One can also bring up the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''IPv6 Address'').		One can also bring up the '''IPv6 Address Tools''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''IPv6 Address'').

Rwh: /* IPv4 Address Tools */

2012-09-05T11:12:13Z

IPv4 Address Tools

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	= IPv4 Address Tools=		= IPv4 Address Tools=
			[[File:Thunderbolt.png\|frame\|left\|'''[[Feature Release Symbol \| <center>NST 2.16.0<br /> SVN: 4104</center>]]''']]
	The image below serves as a reference for the '''IPv4 Address Network Tools Widget'''. Common controls can be similarly found on all other '''NST Network Tools Widgets'''. Clicking on most '''IPv4 addresses''' throughout the '''NST WUI''' will bring up this tools widget with the '''IPv4 address''' populated in the input field and ready for an action to be performed using it. The '''IPv4 address''' will be added to your browser session store so that it may be used and selected at a later time with the '''IPv4 Address History Select''' button.		The image below serves as a reference for the '''IPv4 Address Network Tools Widget'''. Common controls can be similarly found on all other '''NST Network Tools Widgets'''. Clicking on most '''IPv4 addresses''' throughout the '''NST WUI''' will bring up this tools widget with the '''IPv4 address''' populated in the input field and ready for an action to be performed using it. The '''IPv4 address''' will be added to your browser session store so that it may be used and selected at a later time with the '''IPv4 Address History Select''' button.

Paul Blankenbaker: /* NIC Name Resolver Override Settings */

2012-09-04T15:15:21Z

NIC Name Resolver Override Settings

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	The NST network tools widget: "'''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings'''" is shown below. This tool can be used by '''NST WUI''' applications that require host name ''resolving'' on an individual network segment. One can use the widget to override the system default name servers typically found in file: "'''/etc/resolv.conf'''" for a specific network interface. This can be quite useful when one needs to use an alternative [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] client name server configuration without changing the '''NST''' system default '''DNS''' client configuration on a multi-homed '''NST''' system. An asynchronous-capable '''DNS''' client utility: [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~ian/adns/ '''adnsresfilter'''] is used and configured by this widget and by some '''NST WUI''' applications that require a large number of name resolution requests like the [[HowTo_Use_The_NST_WUI_arp-scan_Page_To_Quickly_Locate_Hosts \| '''Network ARP Scanner''']].		The NST network tools widget: "'''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings'''" is shown below. This tool can be used by '''NST WUI''' applications that require host name ''resolving'' on an individual network segment. One can use the widget to override the system default name servers typically found in file: "'''/etc/resolv.conf'''" for a specific network interface. This can be quite useful when one needs to use an alternative [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] client name server configuration without changing the '''NST''' system default '''DNS''' client configuration on a multi-homed '''NST''' system. An asynchronous-capable '''DNS''' client utility: [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~ian/adns/ '''adnsresfilter'''] is used and configured by this widget and by some '''NST WUI''' applications that require a large number of name resolution requests like the [[HowTo_Use_The_NST_WUI_arp-scan_Page_To_Quickly_Locate_Hosts \| '''Network ARP Scanner''']].

	The '''Network ARP Scanner''' application also allows for name resolve overriding for each selected network interface to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol '''ARP'''] scanned. The "'''DNS Settings'''" button for network interface: "'''p5p1'''" found in the '''Advanced''' options panel was ''clicked'' on to bring up this widget and is displayed below. You can ~~also manually test an individually~~ '''IPv4''' ~~address reverse look up with this tool~~.		The '''Network ARP Scanner''' application also allows for name resolve overriding for each selected network interface to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol '''ARP'''] scanned. The "'''DNS Settings'''" button for network interface: "'''p5p1'''" found in the '''Advanced''' options panel was ''clicked'' on to bring up this widget and is displayed below. You can use the ''Test Resolver'' button to perform a reverse lookup of a '''IPv4''' to verify that your '''DNS''' settings are working as expected.

	One can also bring up the '''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''NIC DNS Settings'').		One can also bring up the '''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''NIC DNS Settings'').

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Default Name Resolver Override Settings */

2012-09-04T15:12:36Z

Default Name Resolver Override Settings

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	The NST network tools widget: "'''Default Name Resolver Override Settings'''" is shown below. This tool can be used by '''NST WUI''' applications that require host name ''resolving''. One can use the widget to override the system default name servers typically found in file: "'''/etc/resolv.conf'''". This can be quite useful when one needs to use an alternative [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] client name server configuration without changing the '''NST''' system default '''DNS''' client configuration. An asynchronous-capable '''DNS''' client utility: [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~ian/adns/ '''adnsresfilter'''] is used and configured by this widget and by some '''NST WUI''' applications that require a large number of name resolution requests like the [[HowTo_Geolocate_Active_Connection_Information \| '''Active Connections Monitor''']].		The NST network tools widget: "'''Default Name Resolver Override Settings'''" is shown below. This tool can be used by '''NST WUI''' applications that require host name ''resolving''. One can use the widget to override the system default name servers typically found in file: "'''/etc/resolv.conf'''". This can be quite useful when one needs to use an alternative [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] client name server configuration without changing the '''NST''' system default '''DNS''' client configuration. An asynchronous-capable '''DNS''' client utility: [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~ian/adns/ '''adnsresfilter'''] is used and configured by this widget and by some '''NST WUI''' applications that require a large number of name resolution requests like the [[HowTo_Geolocate_Active_Connection_Information \| '''Active Connections Monitor''']].

	The '''Active Connections Monitor''' application also allows for name resolve overriding. The "'''DNS Settings'''" button found in the '''Options''' panel was ''clicked'' on to bring up this widget and is displayed below. You can ~~also manually test an individually~~ '''IPv4''' ~~address reverse look up with this tool~~.		The '''Active Connections Monitor''' application also allows for name resolve overriding. The "'''DNS Settings'''" button found in the '''Options''' panel was ''clicked'' on to bring up this widget and is displayed below. You can use the ''Test Resolver'' button to perform a reverse lookup of a '''IPv4''' to verify that your '''DNS''' settings are working as expected.

	One can also bring up the '''Default Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''DNS Settings'').		One can also bring up the '''Default Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''DNS Settings'').

Paul Blankenbaker: Fixed link

2012-09-04T15:04:36Z

Fixed link

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	Each tools widgets has a collection of specific predefined actions that can be executed. An '''NST Shell Console''' output area is attached and used for action results. An '''NST Shell Console Editor''' is also available for command replay and option modifications.		Each tools widgets has a collection of specific predefined actions that can be executed. An '''NST Shell Console''' output area is attached and used for action results. An '''NST Shell Console Editor''' is also available for command replay and option modifications.

	Other network tools widgets for setting [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] overrides globally or for each network interface and a ['''CloudShark Upload Manager'''] are available.		Other network tools widgets for setting [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] overrides globally or for each network interface and a '''[[HowTo Use The NST CloudShark Upload Manager\|CloudShark Upload Manager]]''' are available.

	= IPv4 Address Tools=		= IPv4 Address Tools=

Rwh: /* NIC Name Resolver Override Settings */

2012-09-04T12:53:16Z

NIC Name Resolver Override Settings

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	One can also bring up the '''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''NIC DNS Settings'').		One can also bring up the '''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''NIC DNS Settings'').

	[[Image:Nsttoolswidget_nicdnssettings.png\|1024px\|center\|frame\|NST Network Tools Widget - NIC Name Resolver Override Settings, Action - Network ARP Scanner: NIC DNS Settings Option]]		[[Image:Nsttoolswidget_nicdnssettings.png\|1024px\|center\|frame\|NST Network Tools Widget - NIC Name Resolver Override Settings, Action - Network ARP Scanner: NIC DNS Settings Advanced Option]]

Rwh: /* NIC Name Resolver Override Settings */

2012-09-04T12:49:23Z

NIC Name Resolver Override Settings

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	The NST network tools widget: "'''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings'''" is shown below. This tool can be used by '''NST WUI''' applications that require host name ''resolving'' on an individual network segment. One can use the widget to override the system default name servers typically found in file: "'''/etc/resolv.conf'''" for a specific network interface. This can be quite useful when one needs to use an alternative [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] client name server configuration without changing the '''NST''' system default '''DNS''' client configuration on a multi-homed '''NST''' system. An asynchronous-capable '''DNS''' client utility: [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~ian/adns/ '''adnsresfilter'''] is used and configured by this widget and by some '''NST WUI''' applications that require a large number of name resolution requests like the [[HowTo_Use_The_NST_WUI_arp-scan_Page_To_Quickly_Locate_Hosts \| '''Network ARP Scanner''']].		The NST network tools widget: "'''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings'''" is shown below. This tool can be used by '''NST WUI''' applications that require host name ''resolving'' on an individual network segment. One can use the widget to override the system default name servers typically found in file: "'''/etc/resolv.conf'''" for a specific network interface. This can be quite useful when one needs to use an alternative [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] client name server configuration without changing the '''NST''' system default '''DNS''' client configuration on a multi-homed '''NST''' system. An asynchronous-capable '''DNS''' client utility: [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~ian/adns/ '''adnsresfilter'''] is used and configured by this widget and by some '''NST WUI''' applications that require a large number of name resolution requests like the [[HowTo_Use_The_NST_WUI_arp-scan_Page_To_Quickly_Locate_Hosts \| '''Network ARP Scanner''']].

	The '''Network ARP Scanner''' application also allows for name resolve overriding for each selected network interface to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol '''ARP'''] scanned. The "'''DNS Settings'''" button for network interface: "'''p5p1'''" found in the '''~~Options~~''' panel was ''clicked'' on to bring up this widget and is displayed below. You can also manually test an individually '''IPv4''' address reverse look up with this tool.		The '''Network ARP Scanner''' application also allows for name resolve overriding for each selected network interface to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol '''ARP'''] scanned. The "'''DNS Settings'''" button for network interface: "'''p5p1'''" found in the '''Advanced''' options panel was ''clicked'' on to bring up this widget and is displayed below. You can also manually test an individually '''IPv4''' address reverse look up with this tool.

	One can also bring up the '''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''NIC DNS Settings'').		One can also bring up the '''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''NIC DNS Settings'').

Rwh: /* NIC Name Resolver Override Settings */

2012-09-04T12:48:45Z

NIC Name Resolver Override Settings

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	The NST network tools widget: "'''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings'''" is shown below. This tool can be used by '''NST WUI''' applications that require host name ''resolving'' on an individual network segment. One can use the widget to override the system default name servers typically found in file: "'''/etc/resolv.conf'''" for a specific network interface. This can be quite useful when one needs to use an alternative [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] client name server configuration without changing the '''NST''' system default '''DNS''' client configuration on a multi-homed '''NST''' system. An asynchronous-capable '''DNS''' client utility: [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~ian/adns/ '''adnsresfilter'''] is used and configured by this widget and by some '''NST WUI''' applications that require a large number of name resolution requests like the [[HowTo_Use_The_NST_WUI_arp-scan_Page_To_Quickly_Locate_Hosts \| '''Network ARP Scanner''']].		The NST network tools widget: "'''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings'''" is shown below. This tool can be used by '''NST WUI''' applications that require host name ''resolving'' on an individual network segment. One can use the widget to override the system default name servers typically found in file: "'''/etc/resolv.conf'''" for a specific network interface. This can be quite useful when one needs to use an alternative [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System '''DNS'''] client name server configuration without changing the '''NST''' system default '''DNS''' client configuration on a multi-homed '''NST''' system. An asynchronous-capable '''DNS''' client utility: [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~ian/adns/ '''adnsresfilter'''] is used and configured by this widget and by some '''NST WUI''' applications that require a large number of name resolution requests like the [[HowTo_Use_The_NST_WUI_arp-scan_Page_To_Quickly_Locate_Hosts \| '''Network ARP Scanner''']].

	The '''Network ARP Scanner''' application also allows for name resolve overriding for each selected network interface to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol '''ARP'''] scanned. The "'''DNS Settings'''" button found in the '''Options''' panel was ''clicked'' on to bring up this widget and is displayed below. You can also manually test an individually '''IPv4''' address reverse look up with this tool.		The '''Network ARP Scanner''' application also allows for name resolve overriding for each selected network interface to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol '''ARP'''] scanned. The "'''DNS Settings'''" button for network interface: "'''p5p1'''" found in the '''Options''' panel was ''clicked'' on to bring up this widget and is displayed below. You can also manually test an individually '''IPv4''' address reverse look up with this tool.

	One can also bring up the '''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''NIC DNS Settings'').		One can also bring up the '''NIC Name Resolver Override Settings''' widget through the '''NST Navigation Menu''' (i.e. ''Tools'' => ''Network Widgets'' => ''NIC DNS Settings'').