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Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools
Executing troubleshooting programs from the command
line:
All the programs discussed must be executed from the com-
mand line of your operating system. To reach the command line
on Windows 95 and 98 systems, click on START>PROGRAMS
and Select the MS-DOS
®
prompt. Then enter your command.
On Windows XP systems, click on START>PROGRAMS> and
select ACCESSORIES then COMMAND LINE. Then enter your
command.
On other systems, select “Run” from the main menu and enter
“cmd.” Then enter your command.
TO EXIT THE COMMAND LINE: Enter EXIT.
Additional information:
The Web has many interesting articles on network
troubleshooting and also numerous sites that feature a glossary
of terms. Use your favorite search engine and search for Pinging,
Pinging Devices, Network Management, Network Monitoring
Tools, Network Testing, etc.