How to view all computers connected to LAN network without 3rd party software?

[Stuckfree]

Usually I use the arp -a command to view all computers connected to the LAN network, however sometime the arp -a can't miss to discover 1 or 2 computer but the rest of group of computers is discoverable by arp -a.
Is there anyway to view all LAN network computers with built-in tools from windows OS?

 

[Shadowjk]

Apart from the command that you are using, the only other way that you will be able to see all devices on your LAN is if you are in the same workgroup as the devices and if they have something that can be accessed by you (Share). To view all available shares go to command prompt and type the following command exactly:

net view

This should bring up a list of devices that can be accessed by your machine.



A similar viewing can be seen in networking and sharing center

   Note

I am currently using Windows 7 however please be assured that the steps are the same

Hope This Helps,
Josh!

 

[Stuckfree]

Apart from the command that you are using, the only other way that you will be able to see all devices on your LAN is if you are in the same workgroup as the devices and if they have something that can be accessed by you (Share). To view all available shares go to command prompt and type the following command exactly:

net view

This should bring up a list of devices that can be accessed by your machine.

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A similar viewing can be seen in networking and sharing center

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   Note

I am currently using Windows 7 however please be assured that the steps are the same

Hope This Helps,
Josh!

Oh hi Shadowjk,

Some how the net view command works only for it's own computer name unless you know the IP Address of all other computers that are on the same LAN network.

And the Network and Sharing view map yield the same result as the arp -a command.

 

[Shadowjk]

Other than those two commands there is no other way of viewing devices on a LAN that I am aware of. The Address Resolution Protocol command that shows the list of devices that the machine has talked to and received a response. It is possible for newly connected devices to be missed until the machine communicates with it across the LAN. The only device which will have the table of devices with their ip addresses is the switch that it is connected to (Home Router).

An example of mine is below:



Sorry It may be possible however from my knowledge I do believe what you want to accomplish is not possible via 3rd party software

Josh

 

[Stuckfree]

Other than those two commands there is no other way of viewing devices on a LAN that I am aware of. The Address Resolution Protocol command that shows the list of devices that the machine has talked to and received a response. It is possible for newly connected devices to be missed until the machine communicates with it across the LAN. The only device which will have the table of devices with their ip addresses is the switch that it is connected to (Home Router).

An example of mine is below:

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Sorry It may be possible however from my knowledge I do believe what you want to accomplish is not possible via 3rd party software

Josh

Hi ShadownJK,

I do agree that by opening my home router website it will list all the IP Address of any machine, however I wanted by using windows built-in command.

Regard.

 

[Shadowjk]

Correct and I understand that but I feel that it is not possible with a CMD command. Command prompt commands are designed to affect the local machine only with few exceptions. When it comes to network services the commands will change the local network card and not affect other attached devices.

At home you have a network layout known as a 'Star' topology. This means that all your devices connect to your router and if your router fails then all devices go down. Since all devices go to the router then that will be the only device with details of every device attached. Besides you would access the router settings page from one computer anyway, what difference would it make if it was displayed in a command prompt or displayed on your router settings page?

Josh

 

[Stuckfree]

Correct and I understand that but I feel that it is not possible with a CMD command. Command prompt commands are designed to affect the local machine only with few exceptions. When it comes to network services the commands will change the local network card and not affect other attached devices.

At home you have a network layout known as a 'Star' topology. This means that all your devices connect to your router and if your router fails then all devices go down. Since all devices go to the router then that will be the only device with details of every device attached. Besides you would access the router settings page from one computer anyway, what difference would it make if it was displayed in a command prompt or displayed on your router settings page?

Josh

Hi Shadowjk,

I like always to look for the faster and easier way to achive things done, is my only reason to be able to discover all other LAN network machines that are connected together with cmd or any other windows built0in tools. While the router I have to type username and password and then search for the section where the router table is located.

Regard.