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Updating the configuration
If the computer still has an old or incorrect IP address it can be renewed to receive
a correct IP address. Proceed as follows:
1. Open
Programme/Accessories/
Command prompt
. Type
ipconfig/
release
and press [Enter].
2. Type
ipconfig/renew
and press
[Enter].
A new IP address will now be assigned.
3. Type
exit
and press [Enter] to return to Windows.
5.2 The PING function
The PING function controls which devices/computers are connected to the
network. The PING command is used at the command prompt.
1. Type
ping
at the prompt, press the
space key
and enter the IP address or the
computer you want to ”ping” and press [Enter].
- “Reply from…” appears when the connection works and the pinged
computer is on.
- “Request timed out” appears when the connection does not work (either
because the pinged computer is not turned on or correctly connected).
2. A working connection should look like this:
This shows a successful connection to a device with an IP-address: 192.168.1.33
