Networking Basics (continued)
Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000
Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one 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.
Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98SE
Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this 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.
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