How to list all computers in a windows wi-fi network?

A wi-fi router has been setup with a number of windows machines connecting to it. How do I use windows command line to list all the computers (either by hostname or ipaddress) in the wi-fi network. OSs on the network are XP, Vista and 7.


I have used following procedure:

  1. Open Run (⊞ Win+R)
  2. Type cmd and click OK.
  3. Ping the server if you know or your gateway. Even if there is requested timed out.
  4. Type the command arp -a .
  5. It will usually list down all the IP's and Computers with their Mac Addresses.

If you want to use a GUI tool. I recommend IPScan. Although it is a light application (433KB), it is freeware that's always worked for me.

You can also use another GUI Tool, Advance IP Scanner.


net view will probably show most of them.