Guide for Networked Computer Shutdown
This guide describes a technique to remotely shut down devices on the same network, as in a school or library. Note: This approach calls administrative access and should only be executed with the right permission. Illegal use could violate network regulations or legislation.
Essential criteria
You must be on the same network as the intended computers.
One has to have administrative rights in order to run these instructions.
Windows systems are the target of this technique.
Actions
Step 1 opens Command Prompt.
Should an administrator restrict Command Prompt (CMD):
Start notepad.
Type the following:
command.com
Save the file with a .bat extension, like open_cmd.bat.
Execute the file to open CMD.
Step 2: Verify Network Connections
Type: in the Command Prompt.
@Echo off
Press Enter to stop command echoing.
Type:
cls
to reset the screen.
Type: to view connected computers on the network.
netstat
and press Enter. In the output, search for IP addresses or computer names. Note: Computer names in a school or library might follow a similar naming scheme (e.g., lab-pc-01, lib-pc-02).
Phase three: Screen clearance
Type:
cls
for clarity, clear the Command Prompt screen.
Step 4: Start Remote Shut
Kind:
stop i
Press Enter as well. This launches the Remote Shutdown Dialog.
In the discussion:
Click Manually add the computer names or IP addresses you want to turn off. Usually written on the gadgets are the names of the computers.
Alternatively, click Browse to look for networked computers.
Set the intended behavior (e.g., shutdown, reboot) along with any further parameters including a warning notice or delay period.
Step 5: Carry out the shutdown.
Verify your decisions in the Remote Shutdown Dialog then continue to carry out the operation.
Major Points
Make sure you have permission to carry out these actions as illegal closures might interrupt activities and go contrary to policies.
Ask the network administrator if you are not aware of the IP addresses or computer names.
Make responsible and ethical use of this approach.
This guide describes a technique to remotely shut down devices on the same network, as in a school or library. Note: This approach calls administrative access and should only be executed with the right permission. Illegal use could violate network regulations or legislation.
Essential criteria
You must be on the same network as the intended computers.
One has to have administrative rights in order to run these instructions.
Windows systems are the target of this technique.
Actions
Step 1 opens Command Prompt.
Should an administrator restrict Command Prompt (CMD):
Start notepad.
Type the following:
command.com
Save the file with a .bat extension, like open_cmd.bat.
Execute the file to open CMD.
Step 2: Verify Network Connections
Type: in the Command Prompt.
@Echo off
Press Enter to stop command echoing.
Type:
cls
to reset the screen.
Type: to view connected computers on the network.
netstat
and press Enter. In the output, search for IP addresses or computer names. Note: Computer names in a school or library might follow a similar naming scheme (e.g., lab-pc-01, lib-pc-02).
Phase three: Screen clearance
Type:
cls
for clarity, clear the Command Prompt screen.
Step 4: Start Remote Shut
Kind:
stop i
Press Enter as well. This launches the Remote Shutdown Dialog.
In the discussion:
Click Manually add the computer names or IP addresses you want to turn off. Usually written on the gadgets are the names of the computers.
Alternatively, click Browse to look for networked computers.
Set the intended behavior (e.g., shutdown, reboot) along with any further parameters including a warning notice or delay period.
Step 5: Carry out the shutdown.
Verify your decisions in the Remote Shutdown Dialog then continue to carry out the operation.
Major Points
Make sure you have permission to carry out these actions as illegal closures might interrupt activities and go contrary to policies.
Ask the network administrator if you are not aware of the IP addresses or computer names.
Make responsible and ethical use of this approach.