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What is an IP Address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a label assigned to a device utilizing the Internet. Every domain is issued an IP address so that your device knows where to go and gather the information to display that particular site.
Top of page ^What are DNS Tools?
DNS Tools allows you to Ping, Traceroute or look up DNS for any domain or IP directly from your Web browser. DNS Tools also allow you to view information about your own IP address using the My IP tool. This tool offers a user-friendly and graphical view of IP information.
Top of page ^How much does it cost to use DNS Tools?
There is no cost to use DNS Tools. All members are granted access to these services.
Top of page ^What is the Ping tool? What is it used for?
The Ping tool is used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network. A Ping measures the time it takes for packets to be sent from the local host to a destination computer and back. The Ping tool measures and records the round-trip time of the packet and any losses along the way. DomainTools' Ping service offers Ping information in to display in a graphical and organized manner available directly from the DomainTools Web page. This tool tests basic connectivity of domains and IP addresses. Use this tool for troubleshooting purposes and to test response times.
Top of page ^What is the Traceroute tool? What is its purpose?
The Traceroute tool traces the route taken by a packet from a web server to the given IP address. This tool is useful for ensuring that packets arrive at their intended destination and for testing basic connectivity of domains and IPs.
Top of page ^What is DNS Lookup? What is its purpose?
DNS Lookup returns details about specified domain records as well as information about DNS entries.
Top of page ^What is a Packet?
A Packet is a formatted unit of data carried by a computer network.
Top of page ^What is the My IP Tool?
My IP tool, accessible at http://dns-tools.domaintools.com/ip-tools/?ip_address , details you, the user's, IP information. The IP information included in this free report includes: IP Information - IP Address - Host name - Blacklist Status - Remote Port - Protocol - Connection - Keep Alive Location - Country - Region - City - ISP Proxy - Proxy Type User Agent - User Agent - Language - Accepted Types - Accepted Encodings - Accepted Charsets - Referrer IP information is also acceptable via XML by clicking the My IP XML link, located on the right hand side of the My IP Information page.
Top of page ^Where can I find a definition of all HTTP response codes?
For a comprehensive list of the standard HTTP response codes (those for a web server), please visit http://www.w3.org/Protocols/HTTP/HTRESP.html.
Top of page ^What is a Whois server?
A Whois server is set-up by an ICANN accredited registrar to acquire up-to-date information about domains that are registered within it. Every ICANN registrar is mandated to maintain a Whois server according to the ICANN agreement.
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