Isp connectivity checkup, Internet connectivity checkup – TRENDnet Cable Modem/xDSL TW100-W1CA User Manual

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For example, to find the server 168.95.192.1, type the following command at the MS-DOS
prompt:

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 w as 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 Exa mple:

C:\> PING 168.95.192.1 –w 5000

C:\> PING www.yahoo.com –w 5000

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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