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3.3. Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the Router

After configuring the TCP/IP protocol, use the ping command to verify if the computer

can communicate with the Router. To execute the ping command, open the DOS window and

ping the IP address of the NW725P at the DOS prompt:

z For Windows 98/Me: Start -> Run. Type command and click OK.

z For Windows 2000/XP: Start -> Run. Type cmd and click OK.

At the DOS prompt, type the following command:

If the Command window returns something similar to the following:

C:\Documents and Settings\admin>ping 192.168.1.1

Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms

Then the connection between the router and your computer has been successfully established.

If the computer fails to connect to the router, the Command window will return the following:

C:\Documents and Settings\admin>ping 192.168.1.1

Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out.

Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

Verify your computer's network settings are correct and check the cable connection between

the router and the computer.