For example, to find the server 168.95.192.1, type the following command at the
C:\>ping 168.95.192.1.
PING can be executed in Windows as shown below:
1.Go to the Start menu.
2.Click Run.
3.Type ping 168.95.192.1 and click OK.
4.The server (IP address) is online if the following message appears.
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=3ms TTL=100
5.The destination device is not reachable if the following message appears.
Reply from 192.168.0.1: Destination host unreachable. or
Request timed out.
ISP Connectivity Checkup
Issue a PING command to the IP address of your ISP’s Gateway or DNS server.
Note: If the global port was set to obtain configuration automatically, you need to check these settings via the Windows GUI.
For Example:
C:\> PING 203.66.81.254
If successful, you can reach your ISP server.
If unsuccessful you may be having trouble connecting to your ISP, please verify that the product is properly configured to connect to your ISP. Also verify that your Cable/DSL modem and the line are functioning properly.
Internet Connectivity Checkup
PING to an IP address or domain name on Internet.
For Example:
C:\> PING 168.95.192.1
C:\> PING www.yahoo.com
If successful, you are connected to the Internet.
If you can ping the ISP’s gateway, but cannot ping a specific site (i.e. www.yahoo.com) on the Internet, chances are, your ISP has an internal problem. Please call them for support.
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