Using Cisco gear I go to a router's arp table which also tells me the interface from which it learned the mac address. Then I go to the attached switch(es) and search for the mac and its associated interface. Cat5k> sh cam xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx Cat2924# sh mac-address-table address xxxx.yyyy.zzzz If I haven't been smart enough to add a port name or description line then it's wire tracing time.
In your case I'll assume that there is one site that is the hub. From there can you determine which remote site has the offending computer? If the remote site has switches into which you can telnet you could narrow it down. If cascading hubs - ouch! > -----Original Message----- > From: Priscilla Oppenheimer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 12:23 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: OT finding station trying to become MasterBrowser [7:58701] > > > I don't think there's any answer to this, but I thought I > would check. How > can I find the physical location of a system if I know the following: > > NetBIOS name, IP address, MAC Address, and the Domain it is > attached too. > > I have a system that is trying to become the Master Browser and I've > discovered all of the above information. The problem is, it's > a large flat > network, so the IP address comes from a huge pool and doesn't > help identify > a network segment. The NetBIOS name isn't helpful and the > vendor code in the > MAC address is shared by almost all the systems. > > Any utilities that you know of that could help find this station? > > It's a city-wide school system and driving around from school > to school > isn't practical, although it is a rather small city... :-) > > Any info would be great. Thanks. > > Priscilla Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=58711&t=58701 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
