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Q119373: Using a Numeric Hostname with TCP/IP-32

Article: Q119373
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): 1.00
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft TCP/IP-32 for Windows for Workgroups, version 3.11 
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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In order to use a Hostname that is numerical (for example, 1 ) you must use
single quotation marks (for example, '1') on the command line and in the HOSTS
file where the name is defined.

MORE INFORMATION
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Example
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If you want to assign the IP Address 44.44.45.1 to the Hostname 3 you would use
the following command when you try to PING the Host:

  PING '3'

You also need to make sure the following entry is in the HOSTS file:

  44.44.45.1 '3'

If you do not use single quotation marks, TCP/IP-32 interprets the Hostname as an
IP Address and the request will time-out.

Additional query words: wfw wfwg prodtcp32 1.00 WFWG

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbTCPIPSearch kbWFWSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWFW311 kbTCPIP311
Version           : 1.00

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