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 Ping is a command that sends a message to another computer or device and waits for a response. It is used to verify connectivity between devices, such as a customer’s computer to a webpage or our console to a customer’s antenna. Click on START Click on RUN In the box that pops up type the letters cmd (small case, no spaces) Depending on the version of windows the computer is running you may need to type the full word, command (this usually pertains to machines running windows 98 or lower). A dos prompt will open. In the dos prompt type the word, ping, then a space, and then a URL or IP address. For example: ping yukontel.com or: ping 216.47.8.67 The dos prompt will show the results of the ping test: If the ping was successful: There will be a total of 4 signals sent. If there are 4 Reply from lines then you have a good connection with the device you are connecting to. If one or more of the reply from lines says request timed out: This means one or more of the signals did not get a reply, try pinging again. If you consistently see request timed out on your list, you are not receiving a good signal from the device you are pinging. If you do not get any reply from lines and the prompt just says request timed out: This means that the device or URL you are trying to connect to is offline, and not able to send and receive signals. |
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