Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging
For Windows XP and 2000:
Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to Fig. 9.25 will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point.
A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown.
For Windows ME and 98SE:
Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to Fig. 9.26 will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where
xxxis the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown.
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