How to send a simple message to an IP Address or MAC Address

by nickneipp | November 28, 2005 1:18 PM PST

I have a need to send a simple text message to a IP Address and/or a MAC Address. Is there any magic out there that does not require any client software on the other end?
Mostly I need to ask who is on the other end within my network.

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Plenty of code out there but...

by R. Proffitt Forum moderator | November 28, 2005 2:26 PM PST

If you did send a message, why would the machine at the other end answer? Your project appears doomed.

Bob

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What you really need to know

by PudgyOne | November 28, 2005 5:20 PM PST

What you really need to know is this

http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/secure_the_network_setup.asp?TID=2

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm

Hope this helps.

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net send

by mwinship | December 6, 2005 6:28 AM PST

you can use the net send command at the dos prompt

tutorial:
http://www.lantalk.net/net-send-command/

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re: How to send a simple message to an IP Address or MAC Add

by onlineph | December 10, 2012 1:05 PM PST

we have the same concern. I also need to send a message to a mac. ip address but to tell them where to buy wifi credit in order to access the internet. I have a wifi business, PIN code base, users at 500 meters can connect but they can only connect upto the portal where they can enter the wifi credit pid code.

Have you already gotten a software for that? can you share it to me?

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Not possible with today's Windows.

by R. Proffitt Forum moderator | December 11, 2012 2:50 AM PST

Due to the exploits that were found all unsolicited messages are ignored. You have a good question but you need to catch up on the history a little.
Bob

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