iSpeed
I Speed is one of the best programs for increasing your Modem connection speed. I Speed allows you to optimize your Internet settings in the Windows registry and your Modem's AT/TCP parameters increasing your download speed by up to 20%. Before carrying out any of these changes, this program copies your system's registry. This program doesn't work on ADSL connections. 1,10 MB. Freeware for WIndows 95/98/ME/XP/NT. Minimum requirments: 300 MHZ processor and 32 MB of Ram.
www.hms.com/apps/ispeed.zip

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Down2Home 1.2
Down2Home is a program that monitors your connection to the Internet telling you the band you use when you enter and exit. It may be useful to verify how your connection functions and the presence of undesired intrusions caused by trojan viruses or spywareprograms. Freeware (2 Mb)
jitserv.coolfreepage.com/

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IP Solver and Reverse DNS
A programs that resolves domain names (from domain-name to IP) and reverse DNS (from IP to domain-name), useful for analysing WebServer logs and more. Freeware (1.9 Mb)
ftp://ftp.volftp.mondadori.com/pub/pc/windows/winnt50/progs/communications/internet/r...

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Shunra Nimbus 1.0
With Shunra Nimbus 1.0 you can see how certain applications act under different connection speeds. This program is useful for application, network and site designers who wish to test their designs. Freeware (2.6 Mb)
ftp://ftp.volftp.mondadori.com/pub/pc/windows/winnt50/progs/communications/internet/n...

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IP Subnet Calculator 3.2.1
IP Subnet Calculator 3.2.1 provides IP information from the Net. By inserting the IP address and the number of bits, this program can display a range of information, e.g. the number of individual hosts, the range of IP addresses, and much more. Freeware (560 Kb)
ftp://ftp.volftp.mondadori.com/pub/pc/windows/winnt50/progs/communications/internet/i...

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Domain Name Analyzer 2.1
Domain Name Analyzer lets you carry out a quick search on the domain names available for new sites. The program lets you create names from a keyword to see if they're free. IThis program supports the top level domains with nation codes such as COM, NET, ORG, CO.UK, NET.UK, CC, and NU. Freeware (682 Kb)
ftp://ftp.volftp.mondadori.com/pub/pc/windows/winnt50/progs/communications/internet/d...

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Speed V3
Speed is a program that was created to increase your download speed. This program speeds up any Internet connection, either by cable or modem. Freeware (90 Kb)
www.tweakpc.com/Download_files/speed2k.exe

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Neo Trace Express 3.5
An unusual program that enables you to map out where the information that you emit goes on the world wide web. A useful tool for checking out how global the world wide web really is, see where various sites are registered etc.. Freeware for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP (810Kb) 216.49.81.241/download/NTX325.exe

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Dunce
A utility that automatically activates up to four different applications after connection to the provider. Freeware for Win9x (216Kb). www.vecdev.com/dunce252.zip

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Net Launch
An indispensable utility: On recognition of a connection or disconnection, it automatically opens or closes the programs that you configured. Freeware for Win9x/NT (150Kb). www.blackcastlesoft.com/netlaunch/download.asp

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Cyberkit 2.5
A handy network utility for windows: ping, and many more functions in one single tool. Freeware for Win9x (943Kb). www.cyberkit.net/archives/cyber25.zip

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